to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to put up with; to endure; to bear patiently
how long; how far; how much
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
to be powered on; to be turned on
trying one's luck; test of one's luck
(standing) straight; (extending) flatly; with a snap; abruptly; sticking into (with a quick motion); attaching
brilliant; splendid; glorious; magnificent; spectacular
barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
coloured glasses; tinted glasses; sunglasses; biased view; preconceived view
demonstration; protest; (giving a) demo; demonstration; exhibition game; exhibition match
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
there in body, but not in spirit; distracted; in one ear and out the other
accidental; incidental; occasional; casual
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
how long; how far; how much
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
unprecedented; never seen before
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; requesting a video review (of a referee's call)
to get the hang of; to learn the secret to
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
number of persons; personnel
impeccable; unimpeachable; cannot be faulted; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
participation; joining; entry
in the morning; during the morning
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
health problem; poor physical health; bad shape; feeling unwell
sense; idea; desire; concern; attention; care
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to set (sun); to become dark
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
sign; indication; omen; symptom