to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
puppy; whelp; magic word said to comfort a frightened child and put him to sleep
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
both hands; both arms; ten
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
conduct; behavior; behaviour
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)
very small amount; insignificant thing; negligible amount
duty; obligation; responsibility
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself