or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
conversion; diversion; changeover; commutation; switchover
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to welter in blood; to be covered in blood
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
how long; how far; how much
unrestrained; unreserved; candid; frank
annual (plant); first-year student
to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
results; record; grades; marks
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
looking for a particular person or thing; searching high and low; hunting for; picking out; singling out
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
to keep a watchful eye on
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle
new student; freshman; first-year student
fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle
regret; repentance; remorse
lesson; class work; teaching; instruction
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life