to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
one's first campaign; one's first battle
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
substitute (e.g. actor); substitution; stand-in; double
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
cast (play, film, etc.); cast (e.g. type conversion)
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
interruption; suspension; break
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
absence; disregard; indifference
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
messenger; envoy; emissary
person who gets easily elated (when praised, etc.); person who readily chimes in with others; person who gets carried away easily
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
audience; spectator; spectators
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
shock (psychological); crisis (esp. financial); event that rattles the markets; shock (physical, mechanical); shock (e.g. due to lack of blood flow); trauma
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
every person; every mouth; every entrance
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
bad guy; villain; evildoer; scoundrel
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
elevated walkway through the audience to the stage (kabuki); honourable end to a career
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
head; lead; vanguard; first