desperately; for one's dear life
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
quiz; short test; mini test
marking; grading; scoring
one (thin, flat object); one sheet
answer sheet; blank answer paper; examination paper; test paper
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
examination paper; examination script; answer sheet; answer (to an exam question)
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
promotion (school, military, etc.)
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
time; hour; period; class
half and half; fifty-fifty
open; spacious; extensive
test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
both; both sides; both parties
to gather; to collect; to assemble
dozens; scores of; decades
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
teacher; instructor; professor
practice jump (throw, etc.)
right in the middle (of); midst; height
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!