for the first time in one's life
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
unasked for; unnecessary; uninvolved
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
poor; unsatisfactory; inadequate; cold; chilly
a couple (of lovers, etc.)
same score; deadlock; tie; draw
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
to entrust (a matter) to; to leave to; to abandon oneself to (e.g. pleasure); to yield to (e.g. anger); to devote oneself to
about the same; about equal to; close match
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
back-and-forth; neck-and-neck
measurement error; calculation error
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
difference; variation; difference
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
draw (in competition); tie game
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
greed; cruelty; callous; (arch.) insistent; (arch.) insistence
to incur divine punishment; to pay for one's sins; you'll pay for that!; what goes around, comes around
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
disclosure; exposure; revelation
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp