examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
(something) one does not really mean; insincere
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
site; point on a map; spot
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
beginning; clue; starting point
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
any more; any further; any better; any longer
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
study; diligence; discount; reduction
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
study; learning; tutorial
Beijing dialect (of Mandarin); Pekingese
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
delay; putting off; procrastination
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
to be a match for; to rival; to be equal to
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation