being startled; getting a shock
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
very loose; slowly; leisurely
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
thought; consideration; thinking
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
trying the food at various restaurants; eating tour; walking while eating; eating while walking
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to keep in pace with; to keep up with; to follow (someone's thought); to understand
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
food culture; dietary culture; cuisine
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
common people; ordinary people; masses
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
with a start; with a jump
to rock; to shake; to swing