standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
constancy; integrity; fidelity; principle; faithfulness; honor
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to compete with; to vie for
head; brains; intellect; understanding
solution (of an equation, inequality, etc.); root (e.g. of a polynomial); solution (to a given problem); answer; explanation; interpretation
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
quarrel; argument; row; (verbal) dispute
stagnation; hindrance; delay
acceleration; speeding up
around the clock; day and night
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
hey there; I say; see here
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
whereabouts; place where one is; position; location
looking on; remaining a spectator
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
seventeenth day of the month; seventeen days
camping; campground; making camp
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off