to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
continuing at a high level; remaining high
still; even now; to this day
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
acceleration; speeding up
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to give directions; to issue instructions
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
ardent; passionate; vehement
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
festival merrymaking; revelry
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
troublesome; annoying; complicated
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
closure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
brink of death; time to give up; knowing when to give up
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs