to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
site; point on a map; spot
to become famous; to gain fame
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to jest; to clown (around)
to be true to nature; to be lifelike
true state; actual condition; reality
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
now that; since; so long as; because
leader of a female gang; leader of a group of delinquent girls
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
study; pursuit of knowledge
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
regular; regular member (e.g. of football team, etc.); regular (petrol, gasoline)
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
ten thousand years; eternity; perennial; perpetual
first game; first round (of tennis, etc.)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
rationalization; justification
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
regular game; regular-season game
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
overwhelming strength; extremely strong person; powerhouse; very strong player; very strong team
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
slender build; slender figure; leptosome; waifish; leptosomaic; leptosomatic
(stage) appearance; performance; participation (e.g. in a tournament)
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)