overestimation; overrating; overvaluing
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
to make (someone) realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home (to someone); to teach (someone) a lesson
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
senior; elder; person older than oneself
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
fluent (in a language); flowing
reading aloud; recitation
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
modesty; humility; being humble
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
whole-school assembly; assembly of the whole school
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
deputy head teacher; vice principal
things to note; matters that require attention; important points; considerations; precautions; suggestions
enumeration; citation; listing
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
calm; composed; cool; quiet
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
beyond imagination; unimaginable
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
to feel indebted (to); to feel grateful; to be much obliged
carefree; free from worry
transcription (of speech to text)
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause