fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
flutter kick (swimming); the thrash
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to turn right; to turn to the right
really; truly; indeed; good grief
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
originally; by nature; from the start
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
while; during (the time when)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
difference; variation; difference