struggle (for); scramble; contest
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
ahead; forward; (in) front; having a square front
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
other side; opposite side; other party
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
in one's own way or style
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
ugh (when angry, irritated, etc.); ack; ach; tsk; keh
hot (to the touch); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
to need; to call for; to require
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
function; facility; faculty; feature
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to move forward; to move on
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
lost game; game with slim chances of winning
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case; compact car
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...