head of year; teacher in charge of all classes for a whole year
student in a higher grade; upperclassman
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
testimonial; certificate of commendation
stillness; repose; standing still
honorable certificate; honourable certificate
airmail; air mail; air service; air transport (of goods)
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
to let out a cry; to break forth
to split finely; to splinter; to get frayed; to become irritable; to feel on edge
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
taking advantage of (a convenient situation)
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
playing to the gallery; grandstanding; ad hoc; haphazard; dress rehearsal
retention; maintenance; preservation
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
value to society; raison d'être; existence value
behaving outrageously as though there were no one around; acting without consideration for others; arrogance; audacity; insolence
to come around to do; to become inclined to do; to get excited about; to take an interest
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
being resolved to (do something); having a wholehearted intention
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
artificial feeding; accustoming wild animals to eating food given by humans
fresh; (liquid) non-dairy creamer; coffee whitener