to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
ridiculously; unusually; exceptionally
vein (visible under the skin); bulging veins (esp. in the head)
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly
outside a car (train, bus, etc.)
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
pacing (e.g. in athletics, etc.); pacing oneself
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
running the whole distance
long stretch; long haul; marathon; long scene (in a play); long act
saying in other words; putting (something) another way
(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
heat shimmer; heat haze; shimmering of hot air
looking aside; looking away; (from the) eyes of an onlooker; outsider's view; looking on from the side
to express (in words); to confess
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
first prize; gold medal; blue ribbon
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
praise; glorification; extolment
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
-less; lacking; non-existing
sunny spot; exposure to the sun
(for the) first time in one's life
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
cooler box; cooler; cool box
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
shoulder strap (on a dress, bag, etc.)
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
a good workman does not blame his tools