to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
adhesion; conglutination; collusion; collusive relationship
highly unpredictable; touch and go
equilibrium; good balance; poise
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
meeting together; introduction; costarring; appearing together; being matched; facing off
a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
prohibition; inhibition; ban
bowl (ceramic, porcelain); counter for bowls of food or drink
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
cautious; careful; shrewd; tactful; prudent; faultless
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
tending a store; salesperson; sales clerk; shop assistant
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
calculator (electronic); pocket calculator
wood carving; wooden sculpture; woodcraft
safe; strongbox; cashbox; depository; cash office; treasury
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
narrow-minded; obstinate; stubborn; perverse; unreasonable; warped
souvenir store; gift shop
customer relations; serving (helping, attending to, waiting on) customers
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
clean; hygienic; sanitary; pure; virtuous; immaculate
single standard; single base; single-feature show
temporary absence from school
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
monetary; financial; pecuniary
dozens; scores of; decades
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
to have an accident; to meet with an accident
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story