completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
judgement; judgment; refereeing; umpiring; referee; umpire
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
to gather strength; to take heart
mutual understanding; agreement of wills
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
finishing blow; coup de grâce
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
loudly (wailing, making a noise, etc.)
determination; resolution
selection; choice; option
to manage something successfully; to be successful
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
something or other; somehow
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
to overflow; to brim over; to flood