to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
transition; change; progress; passing (of time)
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to intervene; to stop (something)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
educational institution; school; academy; campus
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
application; request; petition
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)