to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
to be able (to do); to be capable (of doing)
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
first of all; first thing
undeserved honor (honour); too great an honour
deep regret; bitter disappointment; chagrin; vexation
(very) fortunate person; lucky fellow; fortune's favourite
unsigned; without a signature
popular name; common name; given name
black; black (coffee); exploitative (company); overly harsh; boldface; blackface
second in command (of an army); vice-captain; fourth athlete to compete in a 5-on-5 team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
load; loading; weight (of a load)
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
to differ (in); to have different ...; to be different (in terms of ...)
fiercely fought contest; close game (match, race, etc.); dead heat
cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
to peel off; to come off; to flake off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
ski jump; jump ramp (skateboarding, BMX, etc.); launch ramp; wedge ramp
air battle; dog fight; aerial battle
black box; flight recorder; black box (system or device with hidden internal workings)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
flustered; flurried; (shocked) speechless
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
unique; distinctive; novel; different color (colour)
word game; wordplay; playing with words
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
conspicuousness (usu. color); prominence; distinctiveness
magnificent; grand; splendid; imposing
to get tired of; to tire of; to lose interest in; to be satisfied; to be sated; to be satiated