what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
to break up (e.g. a meeting); to call it a night
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
special training; intensive training; crash course
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
there being no use in arguing (about it)
examination of tickets; ticket gate; ticket barrier
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; lazily
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to be noticeable; to notice; to catch one's eye
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
innocence; insentient (i.e. plants, inanimate objects, etc.); free from obstructive thoughts; to pester someone (for cash, etc.)
to rise in esteem; to become popular; to rise in value (stocks)
just because; even if; even though
to mutter; to murmur; to grumble; to tweet (Twitter)
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
warming (limbering) up; warming-up exercises
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
flutter kick (swimming); the thrash
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
with all one's strength; with all one's might
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to keep in mind; to memorize
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
primary school; elementary school; grade school
at that time; in those days
(under) municipal management (transport, housing, etc.); city facility management
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank