circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
minority group (party); minority
bing-bong bang-bong (Big Ben chimes, used as a bell in Japanese schools)
start of work; commencement; opening
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
good humour (humor); good mood
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
homeroom; form room; form class
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
short pause; short interval
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
Catholic rite (e.g. mass); hierurgy
to become excited; to grow lively
special selection; finest pick; top pick
round-robin tournament; round-robin competition
supremacy (over a nation); hegemony; domination; championship; victory
new face; newcomer; rookie; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards)
to accomplish something; to leave a mark; to make an impression; to build a track record
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate