(period of) a year; during the era (of)
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
dropout; straggler; outcast; failure
to lose hope; to be plunged into darkness
deep emotion; strong feelings
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
level ground; horizon; field of view
marking; grading; scoring
pupil; student; schoolchild
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to state; to express; to say; to tell; to mention
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
active duty; active service; student taking (university) entrance exams while still enrolled in school; student who passed their university entrance exams on the first try
brimming with youthful enthusiasm; in high spirits; raring to go; overflowing with youthful energy; acting all cute and charged up
to be intimate with; to befriend
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
English writing; English sentence; English text; English literature; English lit
deep impression; being deeply moved; being deeply touched
literary style; form of (written) language (e.g. classical, modern)
to be digested; to master (a skill); to be proficient; to mature (e.g. personality); to mellow; to mature (foodstuff)
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
to put on a bold front; to act big; to be unyielding; to act formally; to act stiffly
tone (of speech, writing, etc.); style
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to add (to what was said before); to say in addition
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
press release; announcement
amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
home; household; family; hearth