to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
person concerned; interested party; related party
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
not at all inferior to; compare favorably (with); being even better than; rivalling; surpassing
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
the whole school; all the schools
object of adoration, longing
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
out-of-school; off-campus
perfect; complete; flawless
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
to pierce through; to break through
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
show; performance; show; exhibition; TV show
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
clincher; pick-up line; honeyed phrase; telling phrase; phrase that brings someone around, esp. in personal relationships
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
to discuss; to talk together
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily
to summon courage; to be brave
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
naked; nude; unvarnished (e.g. truth); plain (e.g. fact); frank
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly