unremitting effort; dogged perseverance; unswerving loyalty
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
use; adoption; acceptance; appointment; employment; engagement
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
absent-mindedly; idly; vacantly; doing nothing
baseball ground; baseball stadium
four-eyed; pattern of four squares
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
three; three years of age
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
near; close by; within reach; familiar
to lose one's way; to get lost
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
exchange; conversion; replacement; switching (to); switchover
first meeting; first interview with
clearing one's throat; cough
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
beautiful woman; pretty girl; high-quality goods; special article
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
to gain a victory; to win
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it