mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
that day; the very same day
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
last night; yesterday evening
to forget one's troubles by doing something enjoyable
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to have all the fun; to get the better part of the deal; to get the easy life
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
school building; schoolhouse
second-year student; biennial
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to crack (person's voice); to squeak
as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible
cross-examination; close questioning; demanding an explanation
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
homeroom; form room; form class
reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest