conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
round shape; circle; circular form
athletic meet (esp. at a school); sports day; field day; sports festival
several times; a few times; several degrees; a few degrees
place of execution; execution site
to choke; to have trouble breathing
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
class society; class-based society; hierarchical society
building up one's body; building up one's muscles; making oneself stronger; bodybuilding
geometric progression; proliferation; multiplying like rats
to be one's ruin; to do harm; to cause trouble; to have negative consequences; to bring about a bad outcome
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; interference; officiousness
belligerence; fighting spirit
showy but worthless; impressive-looking but without substance; all show and no substance; not as good as it looks; deceptive
sweeping with fire; mowing down; strafing
encampment; position; side; end; goal area
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
after all; in the end; when all's said and done; for the time being; at present
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
sheltered upbringing; person who has had a sheltered upbringing; (lit.) hothouse upbringing
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
going in and out of style; changes in fashion
game; match; contest; competition; sport; (sporting) event
animal rights; animal welfare; animal protection
dogfight; dogfighting; fighting dog
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs
(wheeled) vehicle; car; (railroad) car; (railway) carriage; rolling stock
roasted sweet potato; baked sweet potato
mobile sales (e.g. food trucks); mobile catering; route sales
light two-wheeled trailer (towed by bicycle, pulled by hand, etc.)
gas stove; gas cooker; gas range