school tradition; school customs; school spirit
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
addiction to the printed word; reading addict; book (print) junkie
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
raging fire; conflagration
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
pause; suspension; rest; stoppage
comprehension; understanding
to be frank; to drop all pretense
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party
sporty (esp. garments, accessories, etc.)
handheld game console; portable game console
tort; illegal act; illegal activity; offence; offense
midterm (mid-semester) test or exam
to be jinxed; to suffer a stroke of bad luck; to suffer a setback; to have a damper put on one; to have cold water thrown on one
beginning (of a century, etc.)
narrow margin; slim margin
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
route; road; distance travelled in a day; one's ... (age, e.g. 40s, 60s)
a woman's natural inclination to care for others; big-sisterly disposition
rhombus; rhomb; lozenge; diamond shape
quarrelsome; easy to anger; quick to lose temper
retreat; retirement; depression (hole)
decolourization; decolorization; decolourisation; decolorisation; bleaching
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
Western music; European music
old-fashioned; antiquated; anachronistic
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information; taking care not to be fooled
picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
member of a (school) club who does not partake in the club's activities
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
close-cropped hair; shaven head
unity; union; solidarity; combination; teaming up
diversion into illegal channels; putting on the black market; selling through illegal channels
to differ; to be different; to run counter to; to change (into something out of the ordinary)