to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
choices; alternatives; options
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
rubbing cheeks together (as a display of affection); pressing cheeks together
notebook; copy-book; note; noting down; (musical) note; laptop (computer)
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
club activities; extracurricular activities
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
preparations for returning (home)
end of work day; end of school term; end of school year
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
being excited; having the jitters (with expectation)
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
academic year; school year; year in school; grade in school
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
secret; private; surreptitious
to name; to call; to christen; to term