preface; introduction; preamble
some nerve (as in "you have some nerve to ...")
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
answer sheet; blank answer paper; examination paper; test paper
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
narrow margin; slim margin
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
ha ha ha; hee hee hee; chuckling
to cry and shout; to scream
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
obvious (e.g. of a lie); transparent
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
for this very reason; that is exactly why
quickly; calmly; intently
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to watch steadily; to stare
hard-to-do; difficult; tough; awkward; tricky
student (esp. a university student)
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
leaving school (at the end of the day); getting out of school; coming home from school
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
stimulating; exciting; provocative
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state