stealthy footsteps; walking on tiptoe
still having slim chances of victory
class activities; homeroom activities
first (written) contribution
without looking aside; looking neither right nor left; wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
odd couple; incongruous couple
to be thrilled; to be excited
a sentence; one sentence; (short) piece of writing
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
neighboring town; neighbouring town; adjacent town
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
favorable review; favourable review
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to thrust down; to push off
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
ignoring; bypassing; doing something without consultation; going over someone's head
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
weariness (from); fatigue; tiredness; exhaustion