to have (esp. sex, food, etc.)
I thought so; I suspected as much; Just as I thought; Now you are talking; That's the spirit
blow-drying; blow; punch; brow; blow; playing an instrument (esp. in jazz)
to fade into dusk; to fade into twilight; to decline; to wane; to look melancholic (of a person)
metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
manager (e.g. of a business, an idol, etc.); in a sports team (esp. at school) someone who does the routine drudge work
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
having spirit; (being) staunch; having backbone
premature joy; short-lived elation
no way to do; nothing can be done
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
as before; as ever; as it was originally
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
not knowing one's social position; overweening; overreaching; forgetting who one is
national convention; national competition; national athletic meet
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
glove (esp. sports); globe
soccer club (at a school); football club
round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
recently; lately; these days
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)