test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
always; all the time; at all times; (at) any time; whenever (you like)
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
vague; unclear; elusive; hazy
do not be surprised; lo and behold; wait for it
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
precondition; prerequisite
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
to change; to alter; to mistake; to make a mistake; to fail to keep (e.g. one's promise); to sprain (a muscle)
exploitation; bleeding dry; squeezing dry; milking (e.g. a cow's teat); extracting (a liquid) through squeezing
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
lump of ice; block of ice; ice floe
belief; faith; conviction
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time
adding (an extra amount); increasing; tacking on (a charge)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
geometric progression; proliferation; multiplying like rats
final; eventual; ultimate
in deep black; in jet black
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
place of assemblage for the bold and ambitious
to love greatly; to love beyond all else
introduction (from abroad); transmission (through successive generations); being handed down (from generation to generation); being passed down
inspiration; afflatus; ability to sense the supernatural (esp. ghosts)
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
global scale; worldwide scale
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
eternity; infinitude; immortality
to classify; to sort out; to sift through
flourishing (of plants); thriving; luxuriant growth; growing lushly; rankness (of weeds)
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
random; unintentional; unintended
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock