to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
time; season; period; phase; stage
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
to move forward; to move on
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
disorder; disturbance; unrest
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
newly arrived; newly joined; newly entered; newcomer
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
something; some kind of; for some reason
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
rather; better; instead; if anything