on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
so; like this; in this way
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
two persons; two people; pair; couple
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to pinch and crush; to pinch out
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry