critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
billowy; fluffy; cloudlike; tenderly; amiably; softly
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly
to be extremely embarrassed; to burn with shame
unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
affirmation; declaration; assertion; end of sentence
appearance; expression; manifestation
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to exercise one's authority (over); to influence; to glare (at); to scowl; to glower
to be hesitant; to feel timid
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; in haste
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; pleasantly; (wearing, etc. something) elegantly; smartly; stylishly
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
image change; changing one's image; makeover
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
entertainment; amusement; fun
to grow cold; to get chilly; to cool down
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
disclosure; exposure; revelation
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour