territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
to give the stamp of approval
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
rebellious phase; rebellious age
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
not limited to; not just ...
friction; discord; strife
elementary school; primary school; school for children over eight years old in ancient China; traditional Chinese philology
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
life in a dormitory; dormitory life
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
to wear the mantle of (borrowed) authority and misuse it
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
meaningless words; words that make no sense
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
God; god; ace; king; superior person
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
to grow up; to become an adult
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter