waste of time; killing time
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred
curiosity; inquisitiveness
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
to press forward; to forge ahead; to push on
research and development; R&D
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
robust health; able-bodied
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
round shape; circle; circular form
audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
periodic; regular; routine
medical treatment (esp. surgical)
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
proficiency level; degree of skill; learning level
one end; an end; part; fragment
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
item; something that one "just has to have"
advanced level; high grade; senior
match; game; bout; contest