passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to stop walking; to pause
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
now (with the nuance of 'the last moment'); this late in the game
whereabout; about where; how much
entreaty; supplication; petition
anyway; anyhow; as one likes; by all means; at any cost; no matter what it takes
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
roar of laughter (from multiple people); burst of laughter; uproarious laughter; laughing hard (by a single person)
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)