victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
correction (of fault, defect, flaw, etc.); remedy; rectification; redress; reform
ball game (e.g. baseball, tennis, soccer)
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
(I) won't say anything no matter what; to be unwilling to tell even under threat
from now on; in the future; hereafter; ahead of us; down the road
thesis; essay; treatise; paper; article
to cause someone to worry
study group; study meeting
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
original; primitive; primary; fundamental; raw
to join forces; to cooperate
this and that; one thing or another
private tutor; coach; governess
previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time
student in a lower grade; underclassman
association (of ideas); being reminded (of something); suggestion
proper; right; reasonable
to gain fame; to make one's name
moment to quit; way to quit
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon; Achilles' heel; vulnerable point
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)