to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
portion; part; snapshot; glimpse
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
with a start; with a jump
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
it is I who should say so
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
first meeting; first interview with
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
surprisingly; stunningly; astonishingly; wonderfully
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of cost); freelance; one-size
person one is dating; significant other; partner; boyfriend; girlfriend
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job)
dated; date; fixed; external
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
autonomy (philosophy); self-control
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to speak; to hear a voice
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
no, not like that (but like this)