to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
simply; merely; only; solely
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to come and stay; to drop in; to visit
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
work; business; company; study
company; friendship; association; society; acquaintance
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
one's way back; one's way home
running as fast as one can
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
settlement money; compensation to settle a case out of court
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
promotion (school, military, etc.)
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
one way or the other; either way
great difference; big difference; wide margin
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
sanity; soundness of mind; prudence and discretion; (arch.) drunkenness