standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
arrogant; insolent; disdainful
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
latent disposition; inner feelings
disdaining everybody; not caring an ounce about other people's feelings
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
to put on; to wear; to be used to wearing
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl; to shift position (of an object)
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
around the world; throughout the world
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
person concerned; interested party; related party
throwing down multiple objects in succession; at once in great numbers
packing something in a bag; bagging
to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge
waist; waistline; waist measurement
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
cellophane tape; (transparent) adhesive tape; Sellotape; Scotch tape
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility