to stand up straight; to stick up (e.g. of hair); to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand (doing nothing); to stand around
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to rub together (e.g. one's hands)
many thanks; hearty thanks; profuse apology
pride; dignity; self-worth
according to plan; as planned
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to persuade; to urge; to coax; to make advances (to); to seduce; to court
dog paddle (swimming style); doggy paddle
bad influence; negative influence
to come off; to slip down; to slip off
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to buy in quantity; to buy a lot (of); to stock up (on); to lay in
having a meal (before doing something); fortifying oneself with a meal
to catch the eye; to attract attention
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
oracle; revelation; divine message; tedious talk; impertinent talk; repetitious talk
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
leisure; leisure time; spare time
in a hurry; hurriedly; hastily; helter-skelter; hurry-scurry; in a panic
dressing oneself; personal grooming
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
filling a vacancy; supplementation; substitute; deputy; alternate
regular player; first-team player; first-string player
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to favor; to favour; to show favor to; to show favour to; to be partial to; to be a regular customer of