to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
means; way; method; measure
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
dropout; quitter; deserter
appearing one after another; cropping up one after another; occurring in succession
next; next person; (arch.) room adjoining a noble's parlor
tightrope walking; high-wire act; funambulism; treading a tightrope; walking on thin ice; pulling a risky balancing act
fear of heights; acrophobia
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
in any case; whatever the case may be
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
running alone; running solo; having a large lead (over the others); being far ahead (of everyone else); having one's own way; ignoring others' opinions and acting as one wishes
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
arrival; arriving at ...; counter for items or suits of clothing; nth place (in a race); counter for moves
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound
completion; perfection; accomplishment
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
neighborhood association; neighbourhood association
athletic meet (esp. at a school); sports day; field day; sports festival
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
too (much); overly; excessively