cumulonimbus; gigantic columns of clouds (in summer); thunderhead
puffing (e.g. cigarette smoke); bobbing (to the surface); floating lightly
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to understand from experience
August; eighth month of the lunar calendar
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
morning and evening; from morning until night; constantly
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
second-year student; biennial
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
decision; determination; resolution
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
action committee; executive committee
election; selection; choice
experienced; already had an experience (with something)
command; lead; generalship; leadership
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite