to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to view in a favourable light; to look favourably on
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
headache inducing; vexing
cards in one's hand; one's hand
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
technical skill; ability; capacity
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
gradually; slowly but steadily
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
to display one's real ability; to show one's real ability; to show one's stuff; to show oneself at one's best; to really shine; to come into one's own
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
to carry (something) under cover; to carry concealed
many; a lot; much; multitude
on the occasion of; at the time of
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
high spirits; gleeful mood
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
loitering; hanging around; wandering around
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
model; miniature; sample; specimen; prescribed form
food and drink; eating and drinking
party in full swing; party at its peak
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
adverse circumstances; adversity
pull together!; give it your best shot!; let's do this!
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)