a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
inattention; absent-mindedness
prize money; monetary award; reward
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
to push aside; to brush aside
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
to wander from place to place; to change jobs
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
sick person; patient; invalid
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to win and advance to the next round
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
hypocrite; dissembler; wolf in sheep's clothing; fox in a lamb's skin
besides; in addition; also; moreover
magnetic field; ambience; atmosphere; focal point
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)