to fight against; to oppose; to face
doing as one is told; yes-man
sound effect for slurping back up excess saliva (e.g. as stimulated by desire for food)
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly
the last moment; the very end
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
proper (appearance, posture, etc.); correct; neat; straight; upright
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
firmly; solidly; heartily
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
to be hairy (person); to be thickly bearded; to be dense (vegetation); to be thick; to be slow (person); to be dull
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
ardent; passionate; vehement
to follow another's example
regular matches in an official tournament
the same generation; coeval
slim; slender; slight; delicate
trouble; difficulty; hospitality; treatment; treat
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
crude; rough; plain; humble; shabby
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
to backfire; to have a harmful result
whatever the case; under any circumstances