school tradition; school customs; school spirit
chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
misanga bracelet; good luck charm made from knotted embroidery floss, thread or gimp
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
couple's ring; set of rings worn by unmarried, unengaged couples; pairing
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
patient; unhurried; leisurely
congestion (e.g. traffic); delay; stagnation
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
to stay on (e.g. at one's friends house); to remain in the same neighborhood
being much talked about; creating a stir; being the talk of town
instigator; originator; initiator; torch bearer; incendiary; agitator
extermination; expulsion; destruction
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
frequency (of occurrence)
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
I couldn't care less; not caring less
first night; first watch of the night; bridal night
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
death growl; death metal vocals
while moving; on the move
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly