double-edged (e.g. sword blade); double-beveled (e.g. kitchen knife); double-edged blade
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
date and time (of a meeting, departure, etc.); days and hours
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
in deep black; in jet black
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw
to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
outside world; physical world
disgusting; sickening; revolting; nauseating
riding fast; driving a horse fast
fashionable; stylish; hip; with-it
humming a tune (while doing something else)
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
in perfect form; going swimmingly
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
glove (esp. in sports); mitt; globe
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
routine; routine duties; routine work; routine
timetable (esp. a weekly school timetable); schedule
with a bang (clash, bump)
tournament; knockout tournament (esp. single-elimination); elimination tournament
research publication; scholarly publication
each day; from day to day; day-to-day
time schedule; timetable; program
(team) pairings; match-ups
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits
(school) recital; school concert; class presentation; presentation (for a new product, etc.); announcement event; launch event
scholar; academic; scientist; learned person; person of learning
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
pouring one's energy into; focusing one's efforts on; concentrating on; committing oneself to