to be confused; to be flustered; to be at a loss
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
single cell; simple-minded person; one-track-minded person
to burst (open); to break; to split
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
(period of) a year; during an era
one edge; one end; one side
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
unless one ...; if one does not ...
illegal; illicit; unlawful
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
resignation; acceptance; consolation
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
imitation; copy; make-believe; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
to strip; to peel; to tear off
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)