fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
to stop raining or snowing
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
sensual; sexy; voluptuous
careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to stay calm; to keep cool
seeming; pose; show; pretense; sham; mock
happy family get-together
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
to torment; to harass; to tease
how can (one) do something
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
urgent; requiring quick (response)
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl