(one) letter; (one) character
another; different; separate; discrete
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
to divide; to separate; to share; to distribute; to distinguish
new student; freshman; first-year student
cheering group; cheering squad
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
setting up specially; special installation
club activities; extracurricular activities
chorus; singing in a chorus
drama club (e.g. at school); dramatic society
concert band (as a school activity); wind ensemble
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
grounding (in a skill or subject); knowledge; training; achievements; attainments; accomplishments
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
intention; idea; inclination; wish
teacher; instructor; teaching staff; faculty member
change (personnel); transfer; reshuffle
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
school centred on preparing students to get into university; high-level school a person has entered
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
unofficial report; confidential report
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
power; authority; influence
to take care; to mind; to be attentive
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
sincere; earnest; serious
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject