to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
more than anything; above all else
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
pre-war days; before the war
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
technical (e.g. discussion); exclusive; professional
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
to gain a victory; to win
relatively; comparatively
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to thrust before; to thrust at
consecutive defeats; series of defeats
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
leaving everything up to someone else
to come around to do; to become inclined to do; to get excited about; to take an interest
two times; twice; two degrees
such; this sort of; like this
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with