no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
finishing (a race); running the whole distance; reaching the goal; staying the course
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
leaving a club; quitting a club
to put into the mouth; to eat
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
retrogression; reversal; relapse; doubling back; backtracking
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
stealthily; secretly; in secret
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
self-consciousness; self-awareness
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
letter; missive; note; mail
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
present; gift; to give a present or gift
proposal; proposition; suggestion
prayer (for something); supplication
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade
match; game; bout; contest
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly