to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
sitting with one's legs out to one side
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
two people using the same (vehicle) (often two on a bike)
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
firm; unshakeable; resolute
loveable; very likeable; like very much
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
an assortment; combination
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance
attack; assault; attempt; try
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
killing time; staving off boredom
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
spectacle; striking display; spectacular (scene, film, etc.); extravaganza; big-budget production