right on the heels of yesterday; only yesterday
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
I think (something) won't (something); probably (something) isn't (something)
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
to risk one's life (to do); to put one's life on the line; to step forward (to do); to give one's all
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full; at a maximum
sincere; earnest; serious
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
otherwise; or else; if not
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
brink; verge; critical moment; crucial moment
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule
to be softened; to calm down
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
certificate; credentials; testimonial
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
(your) business; (your) concern; (customer's) order; official business (of the government, Imperial Court, etc.); arrest; capture
rewriting (e.g. of a book); renewal (of a license, bond, etc.); transfer (of ownership); putting (something) in another's name
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten