to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to set up (in high position); to kick upstairs; to hold sacred; to worship
preference; priority; precedence
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
decisive action; carrying out; resolute enforcement; execution
pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
foolishness; stupidity; silliness
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
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
sports ground; playing field; playground
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
mobilization; mobilisation
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
setting up (a structure, building, camp, etc.); construction; preparation (e.g. of a venue); arrangement (of an event)
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
direct sunlight; direct rays of the sun
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
sports ground; sports oval
to speak; to say; to vocalize
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on