(at) high speed; as fast as one can; with lightning speed
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
letter; missive; note; mail
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to make a speech; to address
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
to fish; to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
-less; lacking; non-existing
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
platform; home; home base; home plate
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
decision; settlement; definition
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
sports club (e.g. at school); sports department (e.g. in a newspaper)
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
educational institution; school; academy; campus
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
being startled; getting a shock
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
heart; guts; nerve; central part
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
birth; creation; formation