this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
full use; extensive use; complete utilization
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
personal; individual; private
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
with a start; with a jump
genius; prodigy; natural gift
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed; sharp (pain, tone, etc.); acute; keen (intuition, sense of smell, etc.); acute
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
spot check; snap inspection; surprise test
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
rotting; spoiling; decaying; rotten; worthless; paltry
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
small quarrel; dispute; run-in; issue; trouble
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround