parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to compete with; to vie for
form; method; system; formula
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
to gain experience; to get accustomed (with something)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
end of work day; end of school term; end of school year
to quicken one's pace (steps)
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
separate case; another matter
talking while standing; standing around talking
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
counter; service counter (e.g. at a bank); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); automatically responding with an upload slot to someone who allows you to download (e.g. in P2P systems)
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
bygones; the past; past event
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)