several times (as large, over)
very; awfully; exceedingly; (not) at all; by no means; simply (cannot)
since when; from when; how long
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
rough; casual (clothing); rough (of a golf course); rough sketch; rough draft
to show one's affection; to express one's love
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to go out and away; to leave
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
overall victory; victory in the overall standings
being defeated; being eliminated (from competition)
timidity; cowardice; prudence; pedantry
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
executives; top management; governing body
ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat
cumulative total; accumulated total; total up to now
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
the first and second; a few
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
sign (of things to come); good omen; good sign
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
glad countenance; joyful look
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
never mind!; don't worry about it
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
ingenuity; resourcefulness
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely