to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
being selected (for a prize, exhibition, etc.); being accepted; winning
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
public acknowledgment; public acknowledgement; public recognition; commendation; awarding
at that time; in those days
news coverage; collecting data (e.g. for an article); covering (something for media); interview
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
living; being alive; freshness; liveliness; situation in which a group of stones cannot be captured because it contains two or more gaps (in go); stet
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
to colour; to color; to apply make-up; to decorate; to garnish
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
to bedaub (with paint); to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show