more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
persistence; single-mindedness
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)
starting line; starting point
(your) judgment; discernment
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
flaring up; bursting into flames
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
understood; I see; OK; present; here
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
homeroom; form room; form class
television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast
fortune-telling; divination
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to go out and away; to leave
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
to forget to say; to forget to mention