exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
standard-bearer; flag-bearer
clapping and cheering; applause
schedule; program; programme; agenda
deputy head teacher; vice principal
first day (e.g. at work, school); day one
strategic point; crucial time; watershed; crunch
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
video letter (message sent by video)
suddenly; all of a sudden
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
complete set; all; everything
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
rich in personality; of great individuality; highly individual; expressive of one's personality
family; members of a family
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up