timewasting; killing time
cooperation; collaboration
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
study group; study meeting
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
question collection; problem collection; problem set; workbook
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to grow up; to become an adult
to put a stop to; to put a hold on; to put the brakes on; to call a halt to; to block; to shelve
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
calling by name; designation; nomination
study; pursuit of knowledge
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
study; diligence; discount; reduction
in accordance with plans; just as planned
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to refuse; to reject; to deny
to need; to call for; to require
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
in proportion to; according to; depending on
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
to press a question; to cross-examine
everywhere; wherever; nowhere (with neg. verb); nothing
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
member of a (school) club who does not partake in the club's activities
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
joining a club as a trial
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
serious; earnest; honest; real; legit
founder; originator; pioneer