to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to settle a matter; to get even with someone
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
penalty for contract breach; forfeit
to scurry home; to run home; to fly back
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
outer surface; outside; outward appearance; manner (with others); demeanour
to become possible; to become able to (do)
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
to pour forth; to spill out
up until now; as recently as the present
authenticity; credibility
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
unskillful; childish; immature; naive; artless; clumsy
depending on; dependent on
lowborn; humble; vulgar; coarse; shabby; poor-looking
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
to snatch; to grab; to steal; to charge (an exorbitant price) for
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
this is my chance; this is the (opportune) moment; here's an opportunity (that can't be passed up)
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
to be mixed together; to be blended; to intermingle; to commingle
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
long ago; a long time ago; already
damn it; damn; beast; animal; person reborn into the animal realm; brute
at a loss for words; stumped for words
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
shallow thinking; imprudence; rashness; quick temper; short temper
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy