difficult to imagine; quite unlikely to; very doubtful; would not expect
throbbing (pain); pounding
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to press a question; to cross-examine
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
gloomy; melancholy; pessimistic
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
equality; impartiality; evenness
pupils who are not members of any school club; (lit.) go-home club
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
active people; doers; people who get things done
briskly; quickly; promptly
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
forbidding to speak; muzzling (a person); bribing into secrecy; hush money
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
debate; panel discussion; forum
to collect; to assemble; to gather
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to compare (e.g. notes); to exchange (e.g. views, opinions)
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
double; two-fold; diplo-; dipl-; double-edged eyelid; double eyelid
dealing with; coping with
certification; attestation; authentication; Imperial attestation
to become keen on; to get passionate about
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
chance (of success); odds
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly