intellectual curiosity; out of curiosity; inquisitiveness
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to become clear; to be made public
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
wartime fire; war; wartime destruction; horrors of war
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
final; eventual; ultimate
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to need; to call for; to require
leader; guide; mentor; coach
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
beginning; outset; first; onset
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable
oppression; suppression; pressure
armed forces; military; troops
unfortunately; unluckily; regrettably
to change (e.g. a bill); to transfer (e.g. money); to switch over; to move over
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
Department of Education (e.g. USA, Australia); Ministry of Education
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
January; first month of the lunar calendar
seventeenth day of the month; seventeen days
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
fame; distinction; rise; advancement