cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
absentmindedly; dazedly; vaguely
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
suffix for familiar person
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out; (arch.) to lose motivation; (arch.) to get discouraged
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
special; particular; peculiar; unique
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to look after; to take care (of); to favor; to gaze at; to stare at; to set one's eyes on
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
life; living; livelihood; (one's) living
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
results; record; grades; marks
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
in that way; like that; that way
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad