crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
to run out of breath; to be short of breath; to run out of steam; to be unable to continue; to die
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
to pray; to say a prayer; to say grace; to wish; to hope
answering machine; answerphone
to speak; to hear a voice
worried look; concerned expression
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
unceremonious party; free and easy gathering; party with no regard for formal etiquette or status
bodyguards; elite guards; Schutzstaffel; SS; groupies; ardent fans
babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
tear gland; lacrimal gland
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
high-pitched tone; soprano
ballade (narrative poetry, musical composition); ballad (popular song)
plastic wrap; cling film; cling wrap; to wrap in plastic wrap
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew
linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction
Blue Hawaii (cocktail); Blue Hawaii (shaved ice flavoring)
leadoff batter; first batter; first person appearing (witness, performer, etc.)
rhythm and blues; R&B
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
beating time with one's hands; clapping to the beat; making a careless move (in go, shogi, etc.); responding to an opponent's move without proper thought
to refuse; to decline; to deny
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
I don't want to boast but
hearer; listener; audience; interviewer; questioner
good at playing along; up for anything; carefree; uplifting; upbeat
karaoke box; club with individual rooms that can be rented with karaoke machines