to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
strong-willed; strong of heart
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
Texas hold 'em (poker game)
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
of course; certainly; naturally
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
memory; ability to remember
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
freebie (e.g. with a purchase); something additional; price reduction; discount; exaggeration
number one; first; best; most; game; round
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
somewhat below; slightly below
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
undeserved good luck; luck of the devil; dumb luck; bad luck
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
(car) dealer; (card) dealer; (foreign exchange) dealer