to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
rather; better; instead; if anything
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
limited time; limited-time offer
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
spiderweb; spider web; spider's web; cobweb
to (see and) choose; to select; to diagnose (as); to judge; to estimate; to liken (to)
top recommendation; something highly recommended
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
ignorant of the ways of the world
legend; folklore; tradition
war; fighting; fierce competition
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
eternal; everlasting; perpetual; immemorial
sorcerer; genie; human with supernatural powers
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
to crowd; to flock; to swarm
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
to become settled; to be fixed
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)