reluctantly; grudgingly; unwillingly
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
being in love with each other
top (of a table, counter, etc.); tabletop; countertop; baking tray; baking sheet; sheet pan
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
to uncover; to solve; to reveal
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
mechanical pencil; automatic pencil; propelling pencil
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
formula; equation; method of calculation; calculus
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
question collection; problem collection; problem set; workbook
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
moment by moment; hour by hour
swallowing; understanding; comprehension; apprehension
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention; motive
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
every single word and phrase; word by word
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
general; popular; common; typical
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race