to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
smooth (i.e. without problems)
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
wild; uninhibited; extravagant; rampant
to serve; to work for; to attend
to make sense; to be meaningful
inferiority complex; sense of inferiority
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
technique; art; skill; move
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
all right; very well; okay; I got it
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
firm; unshakeable; resolute
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
branch; branch office; subdivision
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away
underclasses; poorest segment of the population; the poor
chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
argument based on emotion; sentimental argument
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
to be left without means of sustenance; to be turned adrift in the streets; to be rendered homeless; to be out in the cold; to be down and out
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
legal; lawful; legitimate
healthy; sound; wholesome
cover (e.g. for illegal activity); front; Dendropanax trifidus (species of flowering plant); straw raincoat that makes one invisible
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open