just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
emission (of light); radiation (of light); luminescence
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
two times; twice; two degrees
thunderous roar; roaring sound
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
to shake; to sway; to waver
opposite side; opposition
to use up all one's strength
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
cannot be compared with; no match for
half-sibling (with a different mother)
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
small number; few; minority
taking no notice of; paying no attention to
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
furious opposition; strong opposition; vehement protest
(social) position; status
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
eyesight; vision; visual acuity
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)