raindrops (dripping from eaves, branches, etc.); exclamation point; exclamation mark
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
to be relieved; to feel relieved
being startled; getting a shock
to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
to look away; to avert one's eyes
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
head of the student council; president of the student council
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
truth or falsehood; genuineness; authenticity; veracity
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
small number; few; minority
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
remembrance; recollection; recognition
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
role of the villain; the bad guy
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes