to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to inform; to give notice; to tell in advance; to ask for permission (before doing something); to ask first
to move forward; to move on
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
to have more wins than losses; to lead an opponent (e.g. by two games); to be ahead (in wins); to take the lead (in points, goals, etc. during a match)
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
important matter; requirement; requisite; necessary condition
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
wrong (guess or estimate); misdirected; irrelevant; off the point
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
to understand from experience
moment; brief space of time
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
score (in a game); full score
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
to warm up to; to get interested in; to get excited by
dealing with; coping with
underestimation; undervaluation
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
hierarchical relationship; superior-subordinate relationship; senior-junior relationship
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
infuriating; extremely irritating; galling; vexing
draw (in competition); tie game
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
wounded person; injured person
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up