oviparity; produced from eggs
firm promise; definite promise
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
recess; break; breathing spell
under construction; in preparation
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
fingering an object (in killing time); amusing oneself; diversion; gambling
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
hide-and-seek (game); hide-and-go-seek
inattention; absent-mindedness
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
older brother and younger sister
to feel inferior; to feel small
leaving school during a term
academic background; academic credentials; academic record
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
ancient times; distant past; antiquity
garbage (rubbish) collection point
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
being ordered to quit something by one's doctor (e.g. drinking, smoking, overeating); doctor's orders (to refrain from something); breaking up a match on doctor's orders (in boxing, etc.)
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); condensation (of a vapour or gas)
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge