leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
to brush off; to shake off
to be silent; to say nothing
to make an appearance; to show up
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
smooth words make smooth ways; it's not what you say, it's how you say it
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
and yet; though; when; in spite of
chatter mark (machine tools)
to become; to appear like; to have a touch of; to look like
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
person making threats; intimidator
to withdraw; to abandon (e.g. a lawsuit)
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering