to be clearly ahead of the competition; to stand out noticeably above one's rivals; to stand out from the crowd
tall figure; high stature
sincere; honest; faithful
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
this world; this life; world of the living
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to devote all one's energies; to give one's everything; to put in all one's effort
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
without sparing time for sleep
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
store name; shop name; restaurant name
management (of a house, store, etc.); administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
secret; private; surreptitious
firmly; flatly; definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely; by far; far and away
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
interested person; volunteer; supporter
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
winning a prize; placing (high; in a contest)