the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
discount coupon or ticket
decommissioned vehicle; out of service vehicle; deregistered vehicle; unregistered vehicle; deregistering (vehicle); unregistering
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
close-cropped head; bald hill
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
to be worn down; to be reduced
if so; in that case; in that situation
hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour
hiding at all costs; desperate cover-up; doing one's best to keep (something) secret
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
short skirt for playing tennis, etc.; skort; shorts with an attached skirt-like flap
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
being accomplished in both the literary and military arts; doing well in both school and sports
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
truth is stranger than fiction
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; being left unattended to (of one's studies, etc.); neglecting
(car) turn signal; blinker; indicator
starting a business; promotion of enterprise
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest