to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
Lagenaria siceraria var. gourda (variety of bottle gourd); gourd (container) made from its fruit
garden; orchard; park; kindergarten; nursery school; preschool
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
detached house; stand-alone house; single-family home
having a garden; with a garden
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
congress; parliament; diet; legislative assembly
year-end and New Year holidays (e.g. from December 29 to January 3)
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
fighting to avenge someone's death; battle of revenge
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
optimism; taking an optimistic view
starting line (in a race); start line; starting point
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
high-end; high end; high level
error of judgment; miscalculation; bad decision
(large) body; (bulky) frame; (hulking) figure
mockery; derision; ridicule
to speak brazenly; to never shut up
characteristic quality; special character; one's function; one's duty; fief; inherited estate
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
all bark and no bite; unable to live up to one's claims
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
identification papers; piece of identification; identity document; ID
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial