to jar; to creak; to grate
opening fully; full throttle; full power
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
calls and sounds made by insects
tranquil; calm; quiet; peaceful
late at night; small hours of the morning
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
feeling heavy in the head; heavy-headed; sick with worry
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
order; sequence; procedure
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
stealthy steps; soft steps
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit