first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
common; commonplace; reckless; pulp paper; granulated sugar; (arch.) coins
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
business world; business circles; (the) industry
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
to grow up; to become an adult
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
(a place) out of one's reach
desperation; struggle to the death
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
complete victory; winning a tournament with no losses
to sit for an examination
December; twelfth month of the lunar calendar
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
interview; audience; meeting; (viewing) party
wherein; therein; thereinto
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
genuine article; real thing; real deal
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
March; third month of the lunar calendar
stinginess; miserliness; shabby; cheap; petty; narrow-minded
January; first month of the lunar calendar
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
recommendation; referral; endorsement
to become clear; to be made public
speech; expression; wording; language
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
another's parent; another's parents