study of foreign languages; linguistics
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
study; diligence; discount; reduction
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
to carry through; to achieve; to complete
forcibly; against one's will
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to eat too much; to overeat
drunken sickness; getting sick from drinking; drunken frenzy; becoming violent or disorderly when drunk
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
originally; by nature; from the start
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
counter for nights of a stay; overnight stay; lodging
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
breakdown; failure; damage; hurt; objection; protest
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
schedule; program; programme; agenda
to reschedule; to recompose; to recross (one's legs); to reset
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
bitter experience; misery; distress; grief; sad thoughts; hardship
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
display of fireworks; firework(s) display
to continue to rain or snow
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
that day; the very same day
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
beauty parlour; beauty parlor; beauty salon; hairdressing salon
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds