sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
to take measures (against); to take steps
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
exploitation; overuse; abuse
to become fluffy; to become fuzzy; to become nappy; to become rough; to become frayed
racket; paddle (in table-tennis)
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
sunlight; rays of the Sun
rival; competitor; competition
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
lead; leading; leading (in points, goals, etc.); getting ahead; lead (from a base); lead (of an article); lede
mudslinging contest; mudslinging match
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
very (extremely) low temperature
according to; due to; by (means of); because of; via; on the basis of
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence
to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
to mistake (for something or someone else); to be unable to recognize
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
disadvantageous; long (odds)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see ...
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
dated; date; date of effect (e.g. a rule change); fixed; external
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
madness; insanity; irregularity; deviation; fanaticism; fanatic
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste