to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
show; display; pretensions; pose; posture
to boast; to brag; to exaggerate
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
club budget; club expense
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
thunderous roar; roaring sound
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
great mistake; serious error; blunder; complete misunderstanding
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
existence; possession; having; limited company
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
to run up to; to rush over
unsafe; insecure; careless; dangerous; incautious; imprudent
absentmindedly; dazedly; vaguely
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
nonchalant air; unruffled air
one's feeling while riding; comfort (of a vehicle); ride quality
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
dividing for administrative purposes; partition; division