bell signalling that work, class, etc. has formally begun
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place
homeroom; form room; form class
to some extent; to a certain extent
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
under examination; under test (e.g. device); on trial
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
firm; unshakeable; resolute
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to read the situation; to sense the mood
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
that's the way it is; such is life
settlement; solution; resolution
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
proposal; offer; request; application
to be prolonged; to drag on
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
bento; Japanese box lunch
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide