companion; company; tritagonist
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
to smile (at); to grin (at)
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to drive mad; to make insane; to cause a malfunction; to put out of order; to derail (a plan, etc.)
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
dignity; majesty; sanctity
romance; love story; love affair; romantic relationship; romance
inheritance; something given or received
short-distance race; sprint
overconfident; presumptuous
starting line; starting point
head; lead; vanguard; first
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
clapping and cheering; applause
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
plump; with a thud; heavily
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
rare; uncommon; not often seen
to be about to board; to be riding on; to get on top of; to lean over; to set about; to collide with
seeming; pose; show; pretense; sham; mock
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
with a crack; with a snap; firmly; sharply; precisely; properly
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not