self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
to gaze out at; to look out over
to smile a smile of satisfaction
longing; yearning; aspiration; adoration
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
end of a match; end of a game
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
rational; reasonable; logical
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
insensitive; inconsiderate; callous; thick-skinned
killing two birds with one stone; serving two ends
ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat
inadvertently; for no special reason; truthfully; unexpectedly; after realizing; without knowing
don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face
major contender; strong (leading) candidate; front runner
totally unexpected result; stunning upset
pleasant feeling; good feeling
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to try to appear smart; to act brave; to try to look cool
happy tears; tears of joy
to astonish; to astound; to stupefy; to flabbergast; to strike a person dumb; to dumbfound
image; figure; figure; form; image
sound; noise; (speech) sound; Chinese-derived reading of a kanji
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
to apply the art of resuscitation (in judo, etc.); to breathe life into; to stimulate; to encourage someone
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
superhuman feat; consummate skill
to boast; to brag; to exaggerate
(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.); (ending) suddenly (of a call, communications, etc.); breaking out (of a pimple, swelling, etc.)
moment by moment; hour by hour
upper reaches (of a river); upper stream; top; upper part; long ago; beginning; first
outside the hall (or stadium, market, etc.); off the grounds; off the premises; off-track
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
impassioned speech; fervent speech
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
evident; plain; distinct; clear
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
event with ... rounds, innings, legs, etc.; nth-round match (in a knockout tournament)
to scatter away; to fly away; to blow away; to be removed without trace; to vanish
honour; honor; glory; privilege
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)