hating to lose;  unyielding;  unbending;  competitive;  sore loser;  determined
 that being the case;  because of ...;  the reason is ...;  given that ...
 gambling;  competition;  game (of chance)
 when it becomes;  when it comes to
 hot (thing);  passionate (feelings, etc.);  ardent;  hot (e.g. temper);  zealous;  enthusiastic;  intense
 height (of body);  stature
 wall iris;  roof iris;  Iris tectorum;  fleur-de-lis
 circle;  "correct";  "good";  *;  _;  period
 muscular;  lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
 to represent;  to signify;  to reveal;  to show;  to express;  to make widely known
 you could say;  you might say;  verging on the
 to get along (with someone);  to be like-minded;  to be congenial
 junior high school;  middle school;  lower secondary school
 period;  epoch;  the times;  those days;  oldness;  ancientness
 to continue;  to last;  to continue (without a break);  to be unbroken;  to occur again and again;  to lead to;  to connect to
 important;  significant;  precious;  valuable;  careful
 close friend;  bosom friend;  buddy;  crony;  chum
 as usual;  as always;  as before;  as ever;  still
 to get tired out;  to be exhausted
 poor (at);  weak (in);  not very good (at);  not one's cup of tea;  not one's favorite
 slow;  time-consuming;  late (in the day);  towards the end (of the day or night);  later (than expected or usual);  late
 tiny amount (degree, extent);  paltry amount;  slightest bit
 not caring;  not giving a damn
 yes;  yeah;  hum;  hmmm;  oof
 such;  like that;  that sort of;  very
 question (e.g. on a test);  problem;  problem (e.g. societal, political);  question;  question (i.e. doubt);  public discussion
 stamina;  endurance;  physical strength;  strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
 to attach;  to join;  to furnish (a house with);  to wear;  to put on;  to keep a diary;  to make an entry
 weight training;  muscle training
 suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove);  in a single gulp;  in one go
 arm;  skill;  efforts;  ability
 large biceps;  well-developed biceps
 interesting;  fascinating;  amusing;  funny;  enjoyable;  fun
 to notice;  to recognize;  to recognise;  to become aware of;  to perceive;  to realize
 participation in a war;  going to war;  taking part in a competition or contest
 or rather (say);  or better (say);  or perhaps I should say;  or, how should I put it;  I mean
 expressly;  especially;  taking the trouble (to do);  intentionally;  deliberately
 a short while ago;  a moment ago;  just now;  some time ago
 isn't it?;  don't you think?;  right?;  surely;  come on
 nevertheless;  at any rate;  even so;  all things considered;  be that as it may
 close;  intimate;  on good terms
 single word;  a few words;  brief comment