promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to struggle for; to compete with; to vie with
I see; that's right; indeed
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
inferiority complex; sense of inferiority
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to chip off; to scrape off; to prune
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
such; like that; that sort of
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
defense; defence; fielding
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
unexpectedness; unpredictability; tendency to surprise; element of surprise
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
mark; sign; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
unthinkable; unexpected; outrageous; offensive
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
hey there; I say; see here
the present term; the present session
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to beat by a wide margin (in a race); to tear (off) roughly
surprise victory; upset; coup
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon