before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
game, set and match; end of the game; end of the match
to comfort; to console; to amuse
hi!; yo!; hey man!; hey dude!
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
how many years; how long; what year
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to carry (a child) on one's back; to piggyback; (arch.) to take on (a job, responsibility, etc.)
to cause to swell; to inflame
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to shake; to sway; to waver
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
completely relying on others
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
memories; recollections; reminiscence
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
participants; participating athletes
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
tag; slip; label; sticker
(period of) a year; during an era
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear