speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
to crouch; to squat; to cower
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
complete stranger; total stranger
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
intimidating enough to quieten a crying child
desperation; self-abandonment
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
(clenched) fist; knuckles
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
being too late; losing one's final chance
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture; desk study
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
how; in what way; by what means
admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment; enrollment; matriculation