frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
final decision; ultimate decision; official decision; finalizing; last word (on or about something); final word
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
notice; attention; observation
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
will; desire; eagerness; interest; drive; motivation
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to hate the very sight (of); to hold a grudge (against); to treat (someone) like an enemy; to bear constant enmity (towards); to be gunning for; to have it in for
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
belligerence; fighting spirit
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to speak; to say; to vocalize
head (chief, director) of a section or department; head of a (school) club; head of a (school) team
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
to give off sparks; to spark; to have a heated argument; to fight fiercely
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
call; summons; convening; convocation
both (people); the two of them
method; way; manner; process; procedure; means
proposal; proposition; suggestion
handshake event; handshake session; event where it is possible to shake hands with a celebrity, sportsperson, pop star, etc.
participation; joining; entry
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to collect; to assemble; to gather
to call in; to invite; to bring in
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice