ring finger; third finger; fourth finger (esp. in piano-playing); fourth toe
being absorbed (in); immersion; sinking (into)
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
wooden doll; wooden figure; puppet; blockhead; good-for-nothing
uncool; tacky; lame; corny
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
several times; a few times
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
what do you want?; can I help you?
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
absolute best; very finest; top-class; first-rate; elite
musical composition; tune
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
networking; making contacts
support; backing; endorsement; propping up; holding up; support
personal; individual; private
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
carelessly; inattentively
coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category