simple honesty; tactless frankness
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
suggestion; hint; implication
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
light; easy; non-serious; minor
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
slipping; down caused by a boxer slipping
leisure; leisure time; spare time
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
articles; supplies (e.g. office supplies); things (for); utensils; goods; equipment
assortment; product lineup
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
to put to use; to make use of; to turn to account
usual; normal; long (of time); old; for a long time; for a while
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
modest; reserved; discreet; careful; prudent; circumspect
to pay back a debt; to have one's revenge; to settle a score; to get back at someone
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
feeling of fullness; sense of sufficiency; feeling of satisfaction
anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject
belatedly; though a little too late
used article (esp. clothes)