given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
based on; built on; made from
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
to take for granted; to assume; to pretend (to be); to pose (as); to go through with (what one decided to do); to persist in doing
those present; attendance
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
audience; spectator; spectators
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
sour look; surly face; pout
heavy rainfall; heavy snowfall; steady rainfall; downpour; raining in earnest
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
next (year, spring, etc.); coming; since (last month, etc.); for (20 years, etc.)
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
bing-bong bang-bong (Big Ben chimes, used as a bell in Japanese schools)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
full dress; formal dress; uniform
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
personnel; members; lineup (of a team); announcement of next day's match-ups
to be the first to speak; to break the silence; to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
very much; very many; more and more
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
declaration of war; proclamation of war
to resound; to make a stir
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured