because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
participants; participating athletes
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
please; I beg you; for mercy's sake
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
expressing one's mind; speaking out
child (esp. a boy); viscount; founder of a school of thought (esp. Confucius); master; masters and philosophers (categorization of Chinese classical literature); (arch.) you; -er (i.e. man who spends all his time doing...)
overall victory; championship
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
no holds barred; anything goes; no limits
soft to the touch (e.g. fur, feathers); fluffy; to stroke (something fluffy); to rub; to pat
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
family; members of a family
prayer (for something); supplication
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
preview of next installment (TV shows, podcasts, etc.)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
article; news story; report; account
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain; England