to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
pair; the two; both persons; both things
around the world; throughout the world
every place; various places
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to be remembered; to go down in history
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
comfortable to live in (of a neighborhood, etc.); convenient; congenial; agreeable
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
not caring; not giving a damn
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
gem; jewel; precious stone
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
value; worth; merit; estimation; evaluation; appraisal
to have an idea; to have a clue
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
threshold; breaking point