common knowledge; well-known fact
obstinacy; atman; the self; the ego
to be left in the dust (of); to be outdone (by); to be subordinate (to); to play second fiddle (to); to take second billing (to)
all year round; all the time; year in and year out
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
vindication of honour; vindication of honor; making up for loss; revenge
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
sharing a room; dormitory room; match between wrestlers from the same stable
scene; view; prospect; outlook
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal
two grains; two drops; two bead
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
older employee who does not have much actual work
driving at reduced speed; running at reduced speed (e.g. train)
wind-swept; exposed to the wind
difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm, interest, commitment, etc.
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
travelling on foot; traveling on foot; travelling all over
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
to rise (steeply); to tower; to soar
icy road; frozen snow surface (e.g. on a ski slope); skating rink
almost (did); nearly (did)
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised
tickling; tickle; joke; gag
to smell sweet; to be fragrant
same score; deadlock; tie; draw