August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to change the position of
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; exhibition game; exhibition match
to hesitate to say; to hem and haw; to falter in one's speech; to be stuck for a word; to mumble
competent; suitable; qualified
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
good outward appearance; looking nice; being attractive; making a fine show
thousands; several thousand
one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
studies; schoolwork; classwork
compatibility; coexistence; standing together; balancing (e.g. work and family)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
guardian; protector; patron; parent
to collect; to assemble; to gather
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
flash (of light); glint; schiller
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
technique; art; skill; move
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
essence; true nature; substance; reality
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward