to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
don't worry about it; never mind; that's OK
looking for something; searching for something; object being sought
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
steel frame; steel beam; steel girder
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
pipe; tube; channels, official or otherwise; (business) connections; tobacco pipe
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
metal fittings; metal fixtures
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
sole (of a shoe); sole (fish)
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
dreary; bleak; monotonous; tasteless; unrefined
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
to admit fault; to admit one is wrong
being painfully-true (e.g. reprimand); making one's ears burn; striking home (e.g. remark)
indoor (court, pool, etc.)