black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
though; notwithstanding; although
to put one's hand on; to touch
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
soccer club (at a school); football club
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
turning around; spinning around; curling up; round and charming (e.g. eyes)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
behavioral principle; principle (value) governing one's conduct
grasp; catch; understanding
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
primary school; elementary school; grade school
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
anonymous report; (secret) information; tip-off; informing (against)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
imagination; supposition; guess