to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to stay up all night; to sit up all night; to do something all night
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
plateau; tableland; eminence
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
student preparing for or taking examinations (usu. entrance exams); test-taker
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to join forces; to cooperate
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
work in a Zen temple (e.g. cleaning, working in the fields)
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
university entrance examination
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
failing college entrance exams and retaking them a year later
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
non-slip device (material, tread, etc.); non-skid; anti-slip; back-up option (esp. with regard to university admissions); back-up choice; insurance choice
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
general; popular; common; typical