quitting while one is ahead; running from a rematch after one has won
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
but; however; although; though
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
edition; version; plate; block; counter for editions of a publication
good old; good old-fashioned
audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
unlimited; endless; boundless; infinite
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical
revenge; having a second go (at something)
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
(arch.) poor; (arch.) unskillful; (arch.) clumsy; I; me
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
cancellation; cancelling (a person, e.g. for an inflammatory remark); cancel culture
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment; approval; consent; agreement
report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
offender; criminal; culprit
accomplice; co-conspirator
dirty joke; blue joke; indecent topic; bawdy subject; sex talk
way (of doing); manner; method
complete stranger; total stranger
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to wish to go well; to have good intentions