early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
circumstances; sequence of events; how things got this way; details; particulars
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
extensive; vast range; wide scope
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to listen attentively to; to be absorbed in (listening to)
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
phantom; vision; illusion
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
for the first time in one's life
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
descendant; progeny; offspring
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
whirl of busyness; flurry of activity; being rushed off one's feet; having a very busy time (doing)
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
if you think about it; come to think of it
summer vacation; summer holiday
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
organization for local children (for growth via sports, study, service, etc.)
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown