aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
overheating; overexcitement
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon; Achilles' heel; vulnerable point
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
base (military, expedition, etc.)
residence; housing; residential building
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
recklessness; daredevilry; rashness; (arch.) long-lasting
state-of-the-art; cutting-edge
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
private opinion; personal view; personal opinion
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
district; section; sector
green calabash; unripe gourd; scrawny, pale person; sallow-faced person
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
worn-out; run-down; shabby; tattered; dilapidated
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
excessively spacious; unduly wide; sprawling
hey there; I say; see here
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa