with no physical defects; in perfectly good health; sound in wind and limb
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
fellow men; between men; among men; man-to-man
to class (one thing with another); to rank (with); to respect (two things) the same; to see as comparable; to hold in equally high esteem
doctors; teachers; lawyers
persistent; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
donation; contribution; endowment
cannot be helped; unavoidable
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
exceeding what one had heard; beyond one's expectations
with a patting motion; lightly (tapping); (sticking) fast; firmly; sloshing (liquid); swaying
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
riding together; riding with
going and returning (e.g. work, school); both ways
digging for sweet potatoes (esp. as an outing); country bumpkin; yokel
to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful
crying hard; crying one's eyes out; loud crying; wailing; profuse weeping
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
submission date; filing date; due date (e.g. for homework)
if you are free; if you have time to spare; if not otherwise engaged
beating someone up by ganging up on them; facing a barrage of criticism
hyperventilation; overbreathing; hyperpnea; overventilation
poor piece of work; rubbish; trash
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement