sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
chair; stool; post; office; position
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
just because; even if; even though
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
equality; impartiality; evenness
long-term hospitalization
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
to be seen from the point of view of an onlooker
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
student number (for seating, etc. in class)
elder sister; effeminate man
to be found; to be discovered
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
looking away; looking aside
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour