to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
starting salary; initial payment
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
broadcasting; broadcast; program; announcement
occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling
dawn; daybreak; first light of day; first indication; glimpse; gleam
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
pleasant person; attractive person; animal liked by all because of its cuteness
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to talk; to chat; to chatter
to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to jeer (at); to hoot; to boo; to catcall; to heckle
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")