to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
hastily made; improvised preparation
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
permanent; perpetual; lasting
eat-in-kitchen; combination kitchen-dining room; dropkick (rugby)
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; ALS
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
(arch.) it is not so; no; never mind
proficiency; mastery; becoming proficient (in)
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
intensive; concentrated; focused
greed; avarice; covetousness; greedy person
toast; congratulatory cup
to go; to come; to turn out (at a meeting, event, etc.); to show up; to make your way to
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
to inherit; to receive; to take over by transfer
presentation (e.g. of a gift)
two-top (soccer formation); formation with two forwards at the front line
to show up; to appear; to turn up
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
time required; time taken; necessary time