while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
test period; exam period; examination time
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
common folk (somewhat insulting); commoner
oar; all; (pulling an) all-nighter; staying up all night long
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
verbal message; word (from someone)
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
difficult problem; challenge
this year; this fiscal year; this school year
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
next year; next fiscal year
continuation; persisting; lasting; sustaining; enduring
to bother; to meddle; to poke one's nose (into another's business); to be too helpful
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
shaking (something) out; starting point; beginning; drawing (e.g. of a bill); issue; throw (of dice); infusion (remedy)
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
to make a speech; to address
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
to stop (plug) one's ears
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
speculation; thinking; meditation
to start a journey; to embark on a trip; to set forth; to hit the trail
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive