to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
illustration (e.g. book); picture
model; dummy; model (profession); fashion model; model (of a vehicle, machine, etc.); version; model (e.g. mathematical)
painter; artist; painter supported by patron
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
interference; meddling; butting in
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
educational institution; school; academy; campus
collection of short stories; collected short stories
writing (e.g. as a profession)
interested person; volunteer; supporter
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
tool; implement; means; furniture
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to lose sight of; to miss
accelerator; accelerator pedal; gas pedal
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
have a good day; take care; see you
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
exceptional item; extraordinary product
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
demotion; relegation; reduction in rank; degradation; downward move
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to feel sorrow for
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
authority; expert; counter for messages, letters, notes, documents, etc.; understanding (esp. of male-female relations); tact; supernatural powers
to run off; to break into a run; to start running