apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
pronunciation; production of sound
successful bid; winning a tender
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
explosion; rupture; break off
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
choices; alternatives; options
false name; alias; assumed name; pseudonym
to call each other; to call out to one another
rock (music); rock; boulder; on the rocks
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
number two; mistress; concubine
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
unspecified large number (of people)
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
misrepresentation; false statement
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
betting on an outsider (in horse racing, etc.); taking a long shot; dark horse betting
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
even if; even though; however; no matter how
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
first match (in a series)
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
first game; first round (of tennis, etc.)
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
decision; settlement; definition
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy