lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
time (for, to do); time (to finish a race, lap, etc.); time-out; thyme
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
(in) the air; midair; sky
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
one more time; once more; once again
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
pride; dignity; self-respect
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
manners; courtesy; etiquette
the same night; that night
that's the way it is; such is life
first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
pride; boast; credit (to)
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to collude (with); to conspire (with); to make friends with; to get along well with; to become intimate (with opposite sex); to establish a secret liaison (with)
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
in some cases; sometimes; on occasions
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
decision; determination; resolution
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
instead; but (on the other hand)
logical connection; chain of reasoning; coherence; blood vessel
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?