to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh
phew; whew; huff; whoo; woohoo
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
exactly the opposite (of); completely opposite; quite contrary
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to be discouraged; to shrink from
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
to brush gently; to stroke; to caress
intoxication; being fascinated (by); being carried away (by); being enraptured (by)
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
to like; to prefer; to be pleased by
clandestine meeting (of lovers); assignation; tryst; (lovers') rendezvous
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date
looking or acting as if one owned the place
to remain; to stay (somewhere)
to smooth out; to straighten; to relax
(personal) appearance; (personal) grooming; essential skill; required knowledge
wearing (e.g. a uniform, seat belt, helmet); having on
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
autosuggestion; self-suggestion
to crop; to shear; to cut or trim something evenly; to make all the same length
to step firmly (on); to harden by treading
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
true character; true form; true colors; consciousness; one's senses
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
demonic; devilish; satanic; diabolic
wheat gluten (usu. steamed or baked)
unexpected meeting; coincidence
grip; having all the cards needed to form a scoring combination in one's hand
chillingly; shiveringly; with goosebumps; uncomfortably; restlessly
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course