to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
from the beginning; from scratch
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to some extent; to a certain extent
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
deviation value (usu. scaled to mean of 50, standard deviation of 10, and often used for academic grades); deviation; T-score; standard score
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
flustered; confused; panicked
having a good atmosphere; atmospheric; romantic
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
standing on tiptoe and stretching one's back to make oneself taller; stretching oneself; overreaching oneself; overstretching oneself; trying to do something beyond one's ability
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
life-size; life-sized; true-to-life; faithful (depiction); realistic
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; intentional negligence; tenuki; taking the initiative by ignoring the opponent's last move and playing somewhere else (in go)
though; even if; whether ... or ...
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
such; like that; that sort of; very
to devise; to plot; to plan
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart