the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
beginning of next week (usu. Monday); early next week
the whole school; all the schools
morning assembly; morning gathering; morning meeting; early morning tea ceremony (on a summer day)
day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
more than usual (usu. time)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
to collect; to assemble; to gather
yawn; yawning; kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
nodding off (while sitting); dozing
repeated occurrence; frequently occurring
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; one's time (to act); one's chance
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to strike; to hit; to give hell to
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
rough (behaviour, temperament, etc.); wild; rude; violent
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
briskly; energetically; livelily; efficiently; crisply; vigorously
May; fifth month of the lunar calendar
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
first term; first half-year; preceding period; early period
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
physical condition; state of health; shape
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial