first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
head; lead; vanguard; first
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
contest; comparison; competition
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
almost; roughly; approximately
together; at the same time; same; identical
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
hooray; yay; whee; yowzer; whoopee; yes
now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
only; merely; just; at most; no more than
taking great pains (to do); making every effort; having a lot of trouble (doing); racking one's brains
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor