to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
mental; spiritual; emotional
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
society; public; community; social studies
threat; intimidation; menace
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
full dress; formal dress; uniform
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
jingling; jangling; clinking; lasciviously; coquettishly
mode (musical mode, mode of probability distribution, state of physical system); fashion
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
chattering (teeth); (frozen, worried) stiff; rigid (personality, thinking, etc.); inflexible; voracious (e.g. work, study); without slack or pause
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to shed light; to cast light
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
bluff; false show of power; bold front
composed expression; clear face
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
sale; offering for sale; release (for sale); launch (product)
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of