to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
cirrocumulus cloud; mackerel sky
here and there; little by little; sporadically; dots; spots
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
ideal weather (for some action, event, etc.); perfect day
sports ground; sports oval
by means of; due to; because of; according to
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
lottery; lot; raffle; draw
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
department; section; course (of study); branch of study; (taxonomical) family
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
war; battle; match; game; competition
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
leftovers (esp. food); remnants
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
narrow margin; slim margin
to cut corners; to be shoddy
to be suspicious of (someone's motives); to suspect (that)
eleven; team (of eleven players; esp. in soccer)
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
jersey (fabric); jersey; (sports) uniform; Jersey (cattle)
dripping with sweat; bathed in perspiration
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
about when; about what time; how soon
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)