resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
when; how soon; how long until
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
people; men and women; each person; everybody
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
wishes of a deceased person; dying wish
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to find out; to discover; to locate
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
to put back in a good mood; to cheer up
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation