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contest; competition; struggle; scramble

2

acting; performance

1

hmm; I see; hrm

3

carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky

2

aim

8

textbook; coursebook; schoolbook

3

every one; each

3

crushing

4

tactics; strategy

2

from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth

1

to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses

1

however; having said that; but

1

apparently; appears to be

2

before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner

3

leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning

1

preparation; provision; guarding

2

plainly; clearly; vividly

1

any more; any further; any better; any longer

1

shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable

1

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

3

in a big way

1

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

2

to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from

2

exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail

2

to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)

1

admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled

1

come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see

2

unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous

1

thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

4

to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous

8

thought to be; seen as

1

full speed

1

quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift

1

gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy

2

thereafter; after doing that; followed by

1

remnants of an enemy army

1

attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment

1

I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

4

sometimes; often

1

awfully; terribly

1

belligerent; warlike

1

bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly

5

embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin

1

huge; big; gargantuan

2

to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout

1

to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten

1

offensive (movement); aggression

2

the very best; utmost

1

still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

1

brave woman; heroine; lady of character; Amazon

2