triple handicap (esp. blindness, deafness and mutism)
somehow; for some reason or other
lord of a manor; estate steward
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
hostess (in a hostess bar)
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
amorous feelings; feeling of being in love
cripple; disabled person; invalid
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
to gain a victory; to win
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
reason of being; raison d'être; meaning of one's existence
someone who studies very hard (at school); grind; swot; studying hard; cramming; swotting
that kind; competition; match
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
same family (race, tribe)
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
the same; the said; likewise
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
to lose an easy game; to suffer an unexpected defeat; to lose information
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with