reset; fresh start; new beginning
to read (a book, etc.) over again
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
I got it; I see; I now know; so that's the reason
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
contest; comparison; competition
patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
haughty; arrogant; insolent; presumptuous
perfect score; full marks; perfection; grading out of a hundred; grading on a scale of 0 to 100
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
directly opposite; right in front
contest of strength; trial of strength
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
else; in addition; besides
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to shout with exultation; to shout for joy
but; however; provided that
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
test of patience; battle of wills; endurance contest
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
exchange (of words, views, punches, cups, etc.); give-and-take; reply; answer; response
cunning (acquired with age); astute; crafty; sly; wily
raging bull; ferocious bull
youthful; young; young-looking
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
accelerator (pedal); gas pedal
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)