to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)
preliminary step; first step
basics; fundamentals; basis; basically; fundamentally
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
storage room; storeroom; lumber room
one-sided; partial; unfair
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
smooth (i.e. without problems)
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
calm; composed; cool; quiet
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
as soon as possible; as quickly as possible; speedily; without delay; ASAP
being startled; getting a shock
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
premature joy; short-lived elation
scene; spectacle; sight; view
way; manner; (for) the first time in (e.g. ten years); after ...; ...-sized; amount (equivalent to ...)