to rain incessantly; to downpour
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
place; situation; position; location
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
applicant; candidate; person interested in doing something; person wanting to do something; interested party; volunteer
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
to attempt; to test; to try out
password; watchword; motto; slogan
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
stupidity; silliness; asininity; imbecility; dim-wittedness
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
should; must; -able; probably; likely
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
head; brains; intellect; understanding
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
bright person; talented student; prodigy
(very) patient; persevering
will; desire; ambition; urge (e.g. creative urge)
such ... as; or some such
traditional; conventional
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student