noon; midday; daytime; lunch
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
forcibly; against one's will
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to gather; to collect; to assemble
some people; a few people; several people
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
both hands; both arms; ten
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to recall; to remember; to recollect
originally; by nature; from the start
turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare