without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
applicant; candidate; volunteer
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
taking a straight look at something; looking someone in the eyes
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to swell (from inflammation); to become swollen
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
trickling (of water); flickering (of fire); darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
to boost; to force up; to push up
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
worth; merit; value; good point; strong point; redeeming feature
to be branded a ...; to be labelled a ...
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
at least; at most; (even) just
to do a silly thing; to do something stupid
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to (an extent); up to; there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...; even if there is no need to ... (at least ...)
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
outward appearance; looks