to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
consequently; as a result
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...
now; the present time; just now; another; more
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to dance; to perform dance steps
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
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(for the) first time in one's life
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
complete victory; total victory
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
next match; next game; next contest
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
in that way; thus; so; the same; so?
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
war; battle; match; game; competition
system; organization; organisation; architecture
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
final game; final games; the finals
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
first place (in a race); first to arrive; one suit (of clothes); one item (of clothing); one move