firefly (Luciola cruciata); lightning bug; glowworm
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
never ceasing; never ending; endless
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
congratulation; celebration
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
hostility; animosity; enmity
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
on bad terms; at loggerheads
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
location famous for production of something (usually food)
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
big athletic meet (esp. at school); sports day; field day
individual; private person; personal; private
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
form; method; system; formula
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling