organization; organisation; forming
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
just because; even if; even though
failing college entrance exams and retaking them a year later
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
wanted (esp. someone sought by police, etc.); wanted person
religious organization; religious organisation
unprecedented; unique; unparalleled
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
training; education; development; cultivation
virtual space (e.g. in computer graphics)
American War of Independence (1775-1783); American Revolution
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
(American) Indian; Native American; Indian
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
middle-aged man; Buddhist priest
appropriate (e.g. authorities); concerned; relevant; said; aforementioned; competent
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case
passing through; through passage
lightly; gently; (breaking apart) easily
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
tag (children's game); tig
hide-and-seek (game); hide-and-go-seek