first place; first rank; units position (of a number)
store; reserve; stock; savings
tenacious; tough; enduring; dogged; headstrong; stubborn
inconsiderate; unkind; cruel; thoughtless; unthinking; mindless
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things
ahead; forward; (in) front; having a square front
dependent on luck; matter of luck
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
cut; reduction; curtailment
no!; no no!; no, not at all
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
grand; formal; ceremonial; (feeling) awkward; self-conscious; embarrassed
to make oneself known to the public; to become popular; to gain influence
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
commemoration; celebration; remembrance; memento; souvenir; keepsake
even more; still more; further
attention; giving one's attention; focusing
dealing with (people, customers, complaints, etc.); receiving (callers, visitors, etc.); attending to; handling; serving
(preliminary) skirmish; prelude; preliminary encounter; warm-up match (e.g. before a final)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
drawing; painting; doodling; sketching
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
both (people); the two of them
gradually; slowly but steadily
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
large serving; large portion
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
to admire greatly; to salute (in admiration); to take one's hat off to
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
careful; elaborate; scrupulous