to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
around the world; throughout the world
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
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
the last moment; the very end
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
good things come to those who wait
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
publication of results; announcement of results
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
shortening; contraction; reduction; curtailment; abbreviation
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
competition rate; success rate; ratio of successful (applicants) to total applicants
substantial matter; significant item
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to repeat; to do something over again
senior; elder; person older than oneself
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate