snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
body and soul; mind and body
investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
faint; indistinct; dim; (arch.) few; (arch.) a little
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
you could say; you might say; verging on the
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
publication of results; announcement of results
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to resign oneself (to); to reconcile oneself (to); to accept (e.g. defeat); to give up
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
to make the most of the present; to live for the moment; to seize the day
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
a help; an aid; some assistance
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
personal feelings; self-interest
first time; first; initial
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
at the last moment; this late in the game
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
dream within a dream; (beyond) one's wildest dreams; entirely unrealizable dream; pie in the sky