preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; heat; primary
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
celeb; celebrity; wealthy person; rich person; affluent; wealthy
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
tension; mental strain; nervousness
this and that; one thing or another
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
don't you think?; indicates question
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
deciding match (in a competition for a cup (pennant))
to compete for the first place; to be one of the best
members; member; constituent
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
headquarters; head office; main office
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever