across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
strong-willed; strong of heart
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
secret; private; surreptitious
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; spectator; viewer
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to concern; to be related
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
starting point; starting line
parent-teacher association; PTA
president (of a society); chairman
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
likes and dislikes; tastes; preferences; pickiness (esp. about food); choosiness; fussiness
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
hope; white hope; person of promise
taking no notice (of); thinking nothing of; disregarding; not aware of; completely ignoring; being out of consideration
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
war; battle; match; game; competition