looking on from afar; being a spectator
to get dressed up; to treat oneself
unique thing; best on earth
flying bird; soaring bird
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
mountain recess; deep in the mountains
to knock down; to knock out
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
difficult to get into; not be easily influenced into joining some mood or activity
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
superheating; overheating
to teach someone a lesson; to show someone a thing or two; to show someone what one can do
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
failing to live up to one's name; being beaten by one's name
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
part (esp. of the body); region; site; cut (of meat)
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
padding with cotton; garment padded with cotton; wadded clothes
to blunder; to fail; to make a mistake
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
bad reputation; infamy; ill repute; unfavorable criticism; unfavourable criticism
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
small change; coins; small sum of money
to boast; to brag; to exaggerate
to burn with combativeness
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
to be found (e.g. unknown quantity in an equation); to be calculated
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
only the results matter; it's all about the results
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser