to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
failing mark (e.g. in exam)
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
to rain incessantly; to downpour
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
prohibition; inhibition; ban
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
covering; protection; backing; relief
right in the center (centre)
breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to make a speech; to address
confections; sweets; candy; cake
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to care for someone; to look after someone
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
short circuit; short; illogical jump; drawing a hasty inference (between two events); jumping to conclusions
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
ornamental ridge-end tile
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
option; selecting an option; optional extra; individual item; separate item; option