short trip; brief journey; excursion
(within a) territory; domains
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
first generation; founder
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
to writhe (in pain); to be in agony; to be anguished; to be agonized; to be troubled
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to make a speech; to address
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
wire netting; wire mesh; wire screen; chain-link mesh
making different (comic) faces, esp. using small props
study; diligence; discount; reduction
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
kind, careful, and thorough (of an explanation, advice, etc.); thoughtful and scrupulous
conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
the top (e.g. top ten); the best
to be enchanted; to be charmed
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
fully fledged; full-fledged; proper; competent; qualified; full-grown
(a place) out of one's reach