surprise; something unexpected
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to make good use of one's spare moments; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to run up to; to rush over
dark (menswear) suit (midnight blue, black, etc.)
face with no make-up; unpainted face; true face (of a country, celebrity, etc.); real face; sober face; sobriety
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
training (esp. in-service); induction course
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
morbid; unhealthful; insalubrious
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
innocent; chaste; naive; pure; unmixed; genuine
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
character; personality; (fictional) character; character
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
composition (of painting); structural outline; compositional arrangement
computer; cyberbrain; digital brain
to brace one's core (e.g. when carrying something heavy); to bear down; to exert oneself; to push oneself; to pay generously (for); to splurge (on)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
late at night; at a late hour
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion; absorption (e.g. of new knowledge); adoption (e.g. of foreign culture); reception and protection
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
a few seconds; several seconds
pot (esp. teapot, coffee pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
with a whistle (e.g. of a kettle)
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
preheating (an oven, etc.); warming up (an engine, etc.)
to be baked (food); to be printed (photos); to be fired (pottery)