(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
and yet; though; when; in spite of
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
serious; not joking; straight
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
adds force or indicates command
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
now; the present time; just now; another; more
pupil; student; schoolchild
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
indescribable; having no way to express
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
at that time; in those days
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
that night; that evening; over the course of the evening
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
practice (in the field); training (esp. practical and hands-on); practical exercise; drill
study; diligence; discount; reduction
maintenance; preservation; improvement
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
in one's own way or style
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
near oneself; close to one; familiar