hostility; animosity; enmity
to show; to bare (the teeth)
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
rich; wealthy; affluent; rich (flavour)
deviation value (usu. scaled to mean of 50, standard deviation of 10, and often used for academic grades); deviation; T-score; standard score
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
because; for; the reason why is ...
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
ranking; toplist (e.g. of WWW sites)
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
considerably; fairly; quite
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
number one; first; best; most; game; round
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
your Highness; his Highness; her Highness
just a minute; small quantity
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
to rain incessantly; to downpour
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep