to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
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.)
overall victory; championship; winning the title; (being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
way (of doing); manner; method; means
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
nice; good; well-executed
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
button (clothing); push-button; button
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
sex; sexual intercourse; (one's) sex; gender
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
don't you think?; indicates question
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
to determine whether something is right or wrong; to make something clear; to settle a matter
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
completely; entirely; absolutely; not at all; not in the least
knowledge; awareness; acceptance; consent; forgiving; pardoning
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
deep-fried chicken (esp. marinated in a sweet ginger soy sauce before frying)
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)