thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
maniac (as in rabid sport fan); enthusiast
school swimsuit; regulation blue one-piece swimsuit worn by pupils in school-based swimming events
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to increase; to add to; to augment
friendship; companionship; fraternity; comradeship
rare; uncommon; not often seen
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to summon; to get used to call
these guys; these fellows
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
adoration; admiration; devotion
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
decision; determination; resolution
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
how; in what way; in what manner
well connected; well known; having a large, diverse circle of acquaintances
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
and; thereupon; because of that
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch