naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
water outlet; tap; faucet
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
to do someone in; to bump someone off
fear; dread; fright; willies
to be beside oneself; to lose one's head; to go mad with something
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
audience; spectator; spectators
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
undulation; winding; meandering; swell (of waves); surge; billow
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
to gain a victory; to win
to feel dizzy; to have blood rush to one's head; to lose one's cool; to be obsessed; to be infatuated; to become conceited
moving about; stirring about
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
to appease; to suppress; to calm
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
gain; profit; benefit; amplification
preference; priority; precedence
dotage; feeble-minded old man; senile old fool; dotard