intracerebral; inside the brain; (occurring) in the mind; mental (e.g. image); imaginary
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
to look away; to turn away
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
making (a report, plan, contract, etc.); drawing up; writing out; preparing; creating (a file, website, account, etc.)
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
written request; request for ...; application for ...
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
in the same way as; just like
expression; look; countenance; face
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
fellow pupil; fellow apprentice
departure; leaving; setting off
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
possession; retention; maintenance; holding; keeping
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
ardent; passionate; vehement
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
even though; despite; when
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment