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by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat

1

short-tempered; quick-tempered; impatient; hasty; rash

3

spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell

6

embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward

2

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)

1

to lure someone; to entice someone

2

sleeping face

3

meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)

1

for oneself; for one's own sake; on one's own account

2

sunlight filtering through trees

1

one of these days; someday; one day

1

to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager

1

to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished

1

to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)

2

to be too short

1

reluctant (to part)

2

to get; to obtain; to come by; to find

3

rare; uncommon; not often seen

1

commuting to work

2

period of time; time slot; time zone

1

prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished

1

energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life

1

main street

8

to hurry on one's way

1

noon; midday

2

appointed time; timetable; schedule

1

going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)

3

to make a lasting impression

1

while; during; performed in this condition

2

characteristic (of); peculiar (to)

3

to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)

8

to lose one's life

2

gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision

3

to have an idea; to have a clue

3

hectic; bewildering; bustling; dizzy

6

home position; origin; usual place (for something)

1

to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)

8

to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)

2

blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body

1

young and old; all ages

1

distinction; differentiation; classification

2

switching over to; migration; transition

1

drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu

5

to smile

2

to take (be in) charge of

1

harmful; hazardous

1

to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set

1

to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall

1

to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate

2

affirmative

1