to prowl after; to keep watch on
to trample flat; to beat a path
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
gossip; corner of the mouth
to rattle; to be bumpy; to be shaky; to be unsteady
profit; earnings; stroke of luck
comparatively high; fairly expensive
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
launch (of a rocket, satellite, etc.); lift-off; end (of a project, theatrical run, etc.); close; party to celebrate the successful completion of a project (run of performances, etc.); wrap party
script; libretto; scenario
spotlight; close observation
laxative; purgative; evacuant
closing party; closing event of a school, etc. festival
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
to insert; to put in; to thrust in; to plug in
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
overhasty; rash; premature
fast-talking; rapid talking
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
follower; follower (on social media)
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
source of information; intelligence source; message source
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save
(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
softish; relatively soft; somewhat soft; on the soft side
late summer heat; lingering summer heat
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
to sleep all day; to idle away one's time; to loaf all day
cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
becoming active; increase in activity
round and cute (esp. of eyes); perfectly round and clear; vividly (moving; esp. of eyes); in a lively manner