splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
green willow (i.e. one that has budded); meat of the trough shell (Mactra chinensis)
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
to burn hotly; to burn redly; to lose one's temper; to get mad; to be upset
to cut corners; to be shoddy
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
match fixing; put-up job; fixed game
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
fetching balls (tennis, baseball, etc.); ball boy
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
order; command; directions; instructions
to this extent; to this degree; this much
that's true; of course; obviously
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to break a promise; to go back on one's word; to renege
drawcard; attractive program; good match; good game
self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
punching bag (boxing); training bag; sandbag
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
carrying on one's back (e.g. baby); piggyback ride
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
to win and advance to the next round
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
difference; variation; difference