involuntarily; instinctively; without realizing; unconsciously
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
story; tale; talk; discussion
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
dressing room; fitting room
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
one must constantly be on one's guard with ...; one cannot be too careful of ...
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
baseball club (at a university, corporation, etc.); baseball team
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
likability; favorability; popularity
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
to rise in esteem; to become popular; to rise in value (stocks)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support