first match (in a series)
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
straight-sets loss; straight-set defeat
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
very big; very large; taking up a lot of space
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
what do you want?; can I help you?
threat; intimidation; menace
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to raise one's voice; to shout
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)