one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
recollection; reminiscence
to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
two times; twice; two degrees
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
double; twice (as much); twofold
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
precocious; precocious child
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound
the public; general public
(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)
(in) the air; midair; sky
projection (of a shadow); casting (a reflection); (geometric) projection; reflection (of feelings, experiences, etc.); projection
squeak; cheep; slurp; sucking noisily; mouse
to be extremely embarrassed; to burn with shame
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
without a break; without stopping; incessantly; ceaselessly
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
unable to stay (on); unable to endure being somewhere a second longer; feel like running away
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind
last night; yesterday evening
with a start; in a fright; alarmedly
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to find fault with; to question
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to pat (e.g. a dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle; to caress
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
being apt to; being liable to; being inclined to
something; what; why; how
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off