to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
(one's) gaze; line of sight; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (to obscure their identity); eye censor bar
a glance; a look; a glimpse
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
perfect; complete; flawless
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or someone else
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down
champion; (first-prize) winner; victor; titleholder
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
(school) grade; year; class; grade; kyu (junior rank in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
having said that; be that as it may
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to go past; to pass; to pass by
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
locker room; changing room; dressing room
at the very beginning of one's speech; immediately upon opening one's mouth (to speak); before anything else; first of all
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
to change (one's clothes)
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; knowing; pregnant (pause)
declaration of war; proclamation of war
astounding; tremendous; wild; crazy; exorbitant; outrageous
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
establishment; settlement
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms