dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
remaining; left-over; excess
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
inferior goods; faulty item
practical use; application; conjugation; inflection
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
deep affection; dear; beloved
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
favorite pupil; favourite pupil; teacher's pet
invention; intelligent; clever; (arch.) making sense (of something); (arch.) understanding
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
price; cost; value; worth; value
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
defective item; defective product; defective merchandise
improved version; revised edition; refinement
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
the (one's) best pupil; the (one's) top disciple
payment on delivery; cash on delivery; COD
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
interests and preferences
expulsion (of a pupil); excommunication; anathema
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
material (data) for one's research; research material
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
postbox; mailbox; post; position; post (e.g. goalpost); post- (e.g. post-Cold War)
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging