equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
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.)
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
firmly; solidly; heartily
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
offender; criminal; culprit
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
way of talking; speaking style
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
change of course (ship); steering in a different direction
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
false accusations; unfounded suspicion; groundless charge; wet clothes
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness