solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
looking on (somebody) as hostile
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to achieve results; to be successful (in a venture, etc.)
to that degree; to that extent; that much
nervousness; oversensitivity
child's tear-stained face
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
emotional scars; mental trauma
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
to suit one's skin (of cosmetics); to agree with one's skin; to be compatible; to get along well; to be to one's liking
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to compete with; to vie for
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
authority; power; influence
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
sincere; earnest; serious
allotment (allocation) of marks
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
full rehearsal; dress rehearsal; run-through
jello (gelatin-based dessert); jelly; gel; jelly
to mind; to care; to worry
unbecoming; unsuitable; disgraceful; wrong for one's age; unworthy of one's years; thoughtless for one's age
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to be flexible; to be accommodating
arrogant; haughty; insolent
to boast; to brag; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark; to roar