emergency; accident; rare possibility; unexpected occurrence
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
being too late; losing one's final chance
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
again and again; repeatedly
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
shortage; amount outstanding (e.g. on loan); deficit
in low spirits; dejected; sad
interval; step; pitch; key
intensely; severely; strictly; tightly; compactly; closely
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over
trickling (of water); flickering (of fire); darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
to be put in order; to be put to rights; to be disposed of; to be solved; to be finished; to be married (off)
absorption; suction; aspiration; attraction; draw
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on
whim; caprice; whimsy; fickle; moody; uneven temper
river surface; surface of a river
to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)
to become scared; to have an attack of nerves; to have a yellow streak; to chicken out; to run out of courage
machination; secret plan; plot; trick up one's sleeve
to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
constancy; integrity; fidelity; principle; faithfulness; honor
dripping; trickling; wet and heavy (snow, clay, etc.); (arch.) (moving) slowly
drinking habitually; being fond of (a drink)