to rattle; to be bumpy; to be shaky; to be unsteady
comparatively high; fairly expensive
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
script; libretto; scenario
laxative; purgative; evacuant
closing party; closing event of a school, etc. festival
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to insert; to put in; to thrust in; to plug in
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
overhasty; rash; premature
fast-talking; rapid talking
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
source of information; intelligence source; message source
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to help out of (trouble); to extricate
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
softness; comparatively soft
late summer heat; lingering summer heat
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
to sleep all day; to idle away one's time; to loaf all day
person who oversleeps; sleepyhead
to become an expert; to be master at
increase in activity; activation
glossy (e.g. hair); sleek; shiny; lustrous
figure; form; figurine; model figure; figure skating
the five Ws and one H (who, what, when, where, why and how); 5W1H
to take part in; to be a party to; to side with; to support; to agree with
plainly; clearly; vividly