being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
frequently; repeatedly; eagerly; keenly; hard; terribly
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
to be truant; to slack off; to play hooky; to skip school; to cut class; to skip out
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
fine weather; fair weather
with these words; while saying
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
different opinion; objection
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
complete; whole; perfect; safe
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
succession; continuation; series; sequence
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
philosophical view; looking at philosophically; long view; farsighted view
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
study; pursuit of knowledge
establishment of diplomatic relations
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
means of transportation; transport service
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge
two people riding together (on a bike, etc.); riding double
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
declaration; proclamation; announcement
(doing) together; one lump; one mixture; the same; identical; (at) the same time
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy