model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
the last moment; the very end
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
one's every action; every single move
entering a faith; joining a religion
two times; twice; two degrees
home visitation (esp. a teacher visiting a student's home); home visit; house call
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
never mind!; don't worry about it
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
with a grin; showing a devilish smile
with a broad grin; smirking
face; looks; vestiges; trace
perception; sensing; noticing
to jump upon (a moving object)
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
novel; original; new; innovative
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
jack-in-the-box; jack-in-a-box
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
head of the student council; president of the student council
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
devotion; attachment; infatuation
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no