offense and defense; offence and defence
running alone; running solo; having a large lead (over the others); being far ahead (of everyone else); having one's own way; ignoring others' opinions and acting as one wishes
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
percent; per cent; percentage
rise; increase; upload; posting online; close-up; completion of filming; upswept hairstyle
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
to drop in; to go see (someone); to come to hang out
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
physical education; PE; gym (class)
drawing and manual arts (school subject); arts and crafts
results; record; grades; marks
genius; prodigy; natural gift
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
that's the way it is; such is life
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
wooden; made of wood; wooden construction
run-down house; dilapidated house; shabby old house; (arch.) rag and scrap merchant
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
time; season; period; phase; stage
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host