therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
test period; exam period; examination time
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
impossible; unlikely; improbable
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
to kick into (e.g. a ball into the goal)
to stretch; to extend; to gain influence; to become stronger; to go further; to extend one's journey; to smooth out
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); Chinese chives; Chinese leek
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
to mount (animal behaviour); to assert dominance
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
to kill one's enemy (opponent)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to be too late; to be too slow
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
losing posture; falling position from which it is impossible to recover; lame duck; hopeless situation
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
sickroom; hospital room; ward
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
to have a meal; to take a meal
food with dressing on it (e.g. salad)
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
angrily; in a huff; high on marijuana; tender (to chew)
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
parboiling; preparatory boiling
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy