form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
live (esp. concert, show, etc.); live performance; alive
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
avid desire; craving; thirst; watering at the mouth; drooling
ticket (for bus, train, etc.); passenger ticket; basic fare ticket (not valid on limited express trains without a supplemental express ticket)
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
fine line; weight of thread; slit-eyed
fast-talking; rapid talking
fair and square; open and aboveboard
to compete with; to vie for
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
to burn with combativeness
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
first time; first; initial
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
deciding match; play-off; runoff
to grow up; to become an adult
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
off the shoulder (e.g. top, dress, etc.)
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
attendance; presence; appearance
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
floating; drifting; weightlessness; softly; gently; lightly
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
one by one; one at a time; in turn
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
lower seat; seat at bottom of the table
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
coming to a store (restaurant, bar, shop, etc.)