to turn (one's face) away; to avert (one's eyes)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
ball not bouncing (e.g. in a catch)
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
one's say; one's point; one's case; complaint; objection; grievance
to fail to catch; to let slip; to miss
to become desperate; to give in to despair
racial or national characteristics
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
demon-infested place; ominous place; mysterious, unfrequented area; den of iniquity
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
with a broad grin; smirking
trial; hearing; inquiry; examination; interrogation
weekend carpentry; do-it-yourself; DIY; weekend carpenter; do-it-yourselfer
modulation (of voice); variation; variety; liveliness (e.g. of writing style)
to be photographed; to be projected
in the confusion of the moment; taking advantage of the confused state of affairs
cabin attendant; flight attendant; Certification Authority; CA; carbohydrate antigen; chronological age
extra-large (clothing size); XL; language laboratory; LL
a.m.; before noon; ante meridiem; AM broadcasting; amplitude modulation
African National Congress; ANC
literal translation; direct translation
ignition; catching fire; setting on fire
injured person; wounded person
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
dissociative identity disorder; DID
diagnosis; medical examination
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down); count (of radioactivity)
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
bamboo thicket; bamboo grove
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)