to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
establishment; founding; organization; organisation
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
severe; harsh; stringent; rigorous; strict; unfair
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
marathon training in physical education classes in Japanese schools
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
just because; even if; even though
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
examination; consideration; test; quiz
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience