to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
spring break; spring vacation
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
year in, year out; always; 24-7
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to grab at; to grasp at; to clutch at
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
agreement; stipulation; contract
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
bodily; with all one's weight; with one's whole body
sabot; wooden shoe; work-to-rule; go-slow strike; slowdown
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
true character; real nature
dual nature; bilateral character; two-facedness; two-sidedness
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
all-night vigil over a body; wake
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs