with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by
spot; point; place; position
tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces
to correct oneself; to restate
pet saying; favorite phrase; stock phrase; manner of talking
to clatter; to rattle; to flap (noisily); to get in a panic; to get in a flap; to rush around
burdening; bearing; load (electrical, mechanical, etc.); stress; stress testing (of physical function or performance); provocative testing
without trouble; easily; readily
this world; this life; world of the living
to discuss; to talk together
splish-splash; with a splash
restless; fidgety; in a hurry
dog paddle (swimming style); doggy paddle
accidental ingestion; swallowing something by mistake
pointing out; identification
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
scratch; graze; scrape; abrasion
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
term-end exam; end-of-term test; finals
character (in a play, novel, film, etc.); dramatis personae
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
indescribable; having no way to express
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
small point; knob; protuberance; aloneness; loneliness; solitude
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
at full speed; (at) full tilt; headlong; impetuously; precipitately
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
guard; security guard; security officer
(made of) stone; stone-built
ticket counter; ticket office; box office
window (e.g. in an envelope, box, etc.); aperture