forget it; forget what I just said; scratch that; check that
entry (in an event, competition, etc.); applying for entry; registering to participate; entry (on a blog, in a database, etc.); post
bubble on the surface of water; (coming to) nothing; naught; something short-lived
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
being very popular; being in great demand
foster parent; foster parents; (pet) caretaker
bell signalling that work, class, etc. will formally begin shortly; first bell; warning bell
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
evaluation; appraisal; assessment; judgement; estimation; criticism
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
to flare up; to fly into a rage
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
massage (esp. anma, a traditional form of Japanese massage); masseur; masseuse; (arch.) blind person
self-abasement; self-depreciation; humility
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
stickiness; viscosity; tenacity; persistence
forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
mole; lentigo; beauty mark; beauty spot
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
finger flick to the forehead
brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
treatment; conduct (towards another); behavior; stage performance; movements (of an actor); acting gestures
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
left-handedness; left-handed person; left-hander; fondness for alcohol; person who is fond of alcohol; drinker