to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
doing things at one's own pace (e.g. slower than others); doing things one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
serious; not joking; straight
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
memory; sense; experience
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to go past; to pass; to pass by
taking no notice; ignoring; not even looking at
to raise one's voice; to shout
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
to chase; to run after; to pursue
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to be silent; to say nothing
to crack; to develop a crack
school route; street for students going to and from school (esp. on foot)
to stand in a row (e.g. shops on a street); to line in a row; to line
each house; every house; many houses
pedestrian crossing; crosswalk
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up