heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
twice; again; second time
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to boost; to force up; to push up
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
personal; individual; private
trend of the times; way things are going
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
(eligible) voter; elector; holder of a right; rightsholder; bigwig; person with political clout
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
bribe; sweetener; douceur
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
making doubly sure; insurance run (baseball); points scored for good measure
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
besides; in addition; also; moreover
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
condition; situation; prospects
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
stillness; repose; standing still
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to triumph; to be elated with success