to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to reflect; to muse; to ruminate
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
but; however; provided that
some people; a few people; several people
screening meeting; trial meeting; qualifying competition
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
best; most (valuable player); top (quality); grade A; ace; finest
to bring; to take; to bring about
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
morning; breakfast; (arch.) next morning
scene; spectacle; sight; view
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
beforehand; in advance; previously
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to give a broad grin; to smirk
insufficient; inadequate; imperfect
going through; going via; going by way of
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity