with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
ability; capability; competence; skill
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
genius; prodigy; natural gift
two characters; two letters; (arch.) garlic chives (Allium tuberosum); (arch.) Chinese chives
most of all; extremely; supremely
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
goods offered to a person in distress
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
eating with one's fingers; snitching food; snatched food; embezzlement; misappropriation; flirting
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
relief squad; rescue party
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
appointment (to a position, job, etc.); being used for a role; promotion
impossible to do (although wants to)
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
couple's ring; set of rings worn by unmarried, unengaged couples; pairing
to become misty; to become hazy
commencing with; including
all-time high (price, in trading); record high; new high