intimidating air; sense of intimidation
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
violent explosion; bursting
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to talk; to chat; to chatter
voice quality; type of voice
something-something (e.g. platitudes, waffling); yada yada; so-and-so
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means; at all costs; at any cost; no matter what (happens); by fair means or foul
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
second-hand shop; curio shop
great hurry; great haste; rush
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions); to get on the same page
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to go past; to pass; to pass by
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
to give an impression; to make an impression
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
-less; lacking; non-existing