influence; effect; impact
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
to pass (of time); to elapse
to become empty; to be emptied
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
when it comes to; concerning
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
outsider; someone outside of a group
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
very careful; thoroughly prepared
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly; very; absolutely; by far
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
ahead; forward; (in) front; having a square front
door; gate; opening; title page
(opening) with a clatter; loudly; flinging (open); (changing) completely; dramatically; suddenly
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
calm; composed; leisurely
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along
up and down; lightly; nimbly; casually; (strolling about) without a care
to rock; to shake; to swing
high (spirits); euphoric; intoxicated; high
fuck you!; don't fuck with me!; don't fuck around!; don't be a screw off!
junior high school student; middle school pupil