to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
stout; corpulent; plump; voluptuous
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
interview (e.g. for a job)
to increase; to add to; to augment
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
tournament; knockout tournament (esp. single-elimination); elimination tournament
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
match; game; bout; contest
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to go past; to pass; to pass by
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
decision of a contest; finals
to appear to regret (an outcome, etc.); to seem bitter
fluttering (cloth, paper, etc.); waving; small fluttering object
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
table; chart; list; memorial to an emperor
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
worthy opponent; good match for someone; well-matched adversary
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
one by one; one each; one at a time
meat dish; meat-based cuisine
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
contradiction; inconsistency
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
block votes (e.g. of a labor union); organized votes
warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with