to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba); gingko; maidenhair tree
not only ... but (also); as well as ...
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
creaking; groaning (e.g. under physical stress)
local (rain, distribution, outbreak, etc.); localized; regional; isolated
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
lightly; easily; carelessly
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
dealing with; coping with
gravitational acceleration; acceleration of gravity
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
chitter; chatter; giggle; screeching; squealing
desk pad; sheet of plastic (or cardboard, felt, etc.) placed under writing paper; being pinned under; being caught under; model; pattern
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
a great variety of; diversity
group; bunch; crowd; group
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
to look (stare) back at (somebody); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to look back (behind oneself)
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)