small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
to succeed; to bear fruit
two times; twice; two degrees
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
finally; barely; only just; gradually
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
huge win; overwhelming victory
dancing or jumping for joy
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
to happen to meet; to come across
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
immediately; at once; instantly
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
to shed tears; to be moved to tears
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
register of names; list of names; roll; register; roster
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
to snatch from; to steal from
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
defect; deficiency; imperfection; Yours in haste
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; providing fully