(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
is never the case; has never happened
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
studies; schoolwork; classwork
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
preparatory course; preparatory department
school; proof (of a book, document, etc.); counter for proofs
long distance relationship
job transfer away from one's home; taking up a new post leaving one's family behind
new land; new world; new sphere of activity
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
to ruin oneself; to degrade oneself
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; auxiliary; subsidiary
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to be branded a ...; to be labelled a ...
to support; to back up; to revive (e.g. a company); to boost (e.g. morale); to bring up; to raise
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to say goodbye; to bid farewell
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
university student; college student
splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
department of a university; undergraduate (course, program, etc.)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
new student; freshman; first-year student
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
provincial city; provincial town; suburban city; regional towns and cities
wealth; riches; affluence; opulence
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation