to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
(with a) whizzing sound; sound of something whizzing by
yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
faint, ironic or bittersweet smile
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
leaving a cram school; dropping out of a cram school
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
barking up the wrong tree; calling at the wrong house
done; just done; just finished
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
conversely; on the contrary
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
to fall on one's backside
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to make an appearance; to show up
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
reason; cause; circumstances
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
overlooking; turning a blind eye
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten