climax; peak; zenith; apex
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
setting up specially; special installation
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
I don't want to boast but
on countless occasions; many a time
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
few; little; small (amount); low; scarce; insufficient
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to swallow one's tears; to choke back one's tears; to hold back one's disappointment; to suppress one's mortification
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
decision; determination; resolution
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (voice); fluent (speech); eloquent
to run up to; to rush over
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
double take (esp. out of surprise)
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
height (of a person); stature
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
lightly; easily; carelessly
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
woman; female; feminine gender
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes