victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; judgement (of God); referee
information; news; report; reward; retribution
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to take away; to carry off
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
ultimate; final; last; eventual
to dig up; to turn up; to tear up; to rake up (e.g. old scandal); to dig over
general mobilization; full mobilization
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
because; for; the reason why is ...
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
lifespan; life; lifetime; life (of a battery, lightbulb, etc.); service life; end of an object's (useful) life
sowing; seeding; planting
predation; eating prey; preying upon
leap; jump; stepping out into the wider world; becoming active on a wider stage; rapid progress; dramatic development
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
important condition; basic premise; something that should be obvious to all; something that should not have to be argued; major premise (in a syllogism)
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
for (some) doubtful points to remain
creation; Creation (by God)
at that time; in those days
plants and animals; flora and fauna
to die; to lay down life's burden
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
flexible; lithe; soft; calisthenics
vitality; (one's) life force
macroscopic; comprehensive; all-including; broad
point of view; viewpoint; standpoint; field inspection (e.g. in architecture, building)
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful