to straighten oneself; to straighten one's clothes and one's posture; to adopt a more serious attitude
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
to stare at each other; to lock eyes with
to burn with combativeness
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
conviction; belief; confidence
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
fair and square; open and aboveboard
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to differ; to vary; to disagree
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to overflow; to brim over; to flood