abstention (from voting); renunciation (of a right); withdrawal (from a contest)
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
correction; revision; redressing; rectifying
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
stupid brat; son of a bitch
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); wrapped offering (of money); twisting throw
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
intensive; concentrated; focused
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
management; administration; operation
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
bluff; false show of power; bold front
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
unable to understand (reason, motive, etc.)
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
though; even if; whether ... or ...
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation