to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on
seeing for the first time; first sight
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
to sell out; to sell widely; to sell on a large scale
to buy (of a government, public agency, etc. from a private citizen); to purchase; to buy up (all of something)
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
to pound (e.g. heart); to pulse (e.g. vein); to pulsate
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
to jump in; to dive in; to fly in; to rush in; to dash in
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
(coil) spring; spring (season); light overcoat (worn in spring and autumn); topcoat
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
studying very hard; studying like mad
wigless head; head of natural hair; intelligence; comprehension; smarts
to be a point of honor; to affect someone's good name
bad; poor; inferior; delinquent; hoodlum; hooligan
censure; criticism; blame; disparagement; vilification
to maintain; to continue to have
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
pole; climax; extreme; extremity
choices; alternatives; options
movements; bearing; deportment; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
enticement; inducement; attraction
to act tough; to act bad; to act worse than one really is
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to undergo many hardships; to taste the bitters of life
(having) bad marks or results (e.g. in school); of poor quality or workmanship
shady; underhanded; questionable
return (of something borrowed or entrusted); returning; giving back; repayment
publication of results; announcement of results
scattered; separated; dispersed
planned; scheduled; systematic