to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
only; merely; but; no more than
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
sour look; surly face; pout
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
partly open; in half bloom
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
goldfish (Carassius auratus)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
incorrect; wrong; incorrect interpretation (answer, solution)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
physical condition; state of health
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking