barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
sports club (e.g. at school); sports department (e.g. in a newspaper)
the latter; the second; successor; descendant
in swarms; in great crowds; in huge numbers; plentifully; a lot (of)
disapproval; disagreement; no; the noes; not ...; dis-
pensive (or worried) look on one's face
persistence; single-mindedness; sticking to one point; always making the same bet
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
exposure to wind; severe criticism
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
district; area; zone; quarter; section; region
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
results; record; grades; marks
cold reception; inhospitality
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
now that you say that; now that you mention it
annoyance; irritation; vexation; abdominal spasms; convulsions; cramps
the front; honest; upright; decent
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
surely; certainly; without doubt
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; draw; tie
genius; prodigy; natural gift
suited figure; person in a suit
to jump up; to leap up; to fly up (into the sky); to soar up; to jump ahead; to skip ahead
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
new star; newcomer; freshman
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
confections; sweets; candy; cake
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; maker (person or device that makes something)
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)