the lone woman (e.g. bright flower) in a group
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
being about to cry; the verge of tears
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
wearing (e.g. uniform, seat belt); having on
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
maiden flight (e.g. of an aircraft)
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
just like; the same as; no different than
thin veneer; hasty preparation; knowledge or skill learned as a stopgap; re-tempering a dull sword (so that it looks as if it's sharp, but is actually unusable)
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
marking; grading; scoring
formation (e.g. of aircraft)
how admirably; how wonderfully; how skillfully
to call together; to convene
doubting; questioning; being skeptical (of)
to squeeze out; to wring out
opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes)
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
foot of a mountain; plain at the foot of a mountain; range; spread; extent
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
interval between the waves; gap between waves
outside the boat (ship, spaceship, etc.); outboard; extravehicular
to strike out; to start swimming
hostile nature; inimical character
low (level, value, price, etc.)
exceeding what one had heard; beyond one's expectations
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
role of the villain; the bad guy
proposal; motion; recommendation
to advise strongly; to insist (on something)