competition; rivalry; something worth doing
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
serious; severe; grave; acute
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
solitude; loneliness; isolation
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
diligent application (to work or study); cultivating one's character by studying hard; mutual encouragement (to improve); working hard together; friendly rivalry
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
countermeasure; counter-measure
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
breakthrough (research, etc.); breach; opening
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
eat-in-kitchen; combination kitchen-dining room; dropkick (rugby)
space (room, area, outer space)
furnishings; implements; equipment
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
basic tone; underlying tone; trend; keynote
methodical; precise; meticulous; wooden post that has been carved to have a rounded corner with grooves running along either side of it
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)