to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
(having) bad marks or results (e.g. in school); of poor quality or workmanship
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
giving someone a ride on one's shoulders; shoulder wheel (judo)
mock cavalry battle; piggyback fight
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
one person; another name; nickname; alias
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
consideration; taking into account
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
lift-up (seat, bra, etc.); facelift
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to temper thoroughly; to train well
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
height (of body); stature
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
neck; head; dismissal; discharge