to put on airs; to assume importance
this and that; one thing or another
relatively; comparatively
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
document; official papers
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
beating (inflicted as punishment); mob violence; mob justice
gossip; government OSI procurement; GOSIP
to enliven; to liven up; to cause a stir in (e.g. the newspapers); to make prosperous
to forget completely; to leave behind
failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)
to have a reason; to have an excuse
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
combined junior high and high school
middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school
many people; a large number of people
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
recommendation; referral; endorsement
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
invitation; introduction; temptation
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
speech and conduct; words and deeds
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder
if you think about it; come to think of it
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas