to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
than; from; out of; except; but; more
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
the rise of the curtain; opening (of play); beginning (e.g. of an era); opening (festival, event, etc.)
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
origin; source; beginning; starting point
to rain incessantly; to downpour
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
fascinate; bewitch; enchant
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
salty sea breeze; salt wind
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
Western goods; Western things; imported goods
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to be sticky; to be close together
one's possessions; ownership
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
sunburn; suntan; tan; becoming discolored from the sun (e.g. paper); yellowing
great rival; powerful enemy; archenemy
sunscreen; suntan lotion; sunblock
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
aftercare; care for patients after discharge from hospital; after-sales service
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly