in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
great difference; major mistake
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to attempt; to test; to try out
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
surname; family name; last name
nod; inclination of the head
summer sky; summery weather; clear, blazing summer weather
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
highly unpredictable; touch and go
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
accidental; incidental; occasional; casual
study group; study meeting
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
naming; giving a name; designation; nominal
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
glasses for show; fashionable eyeglasses worn for appearance's sake; glasses with no lenses or 'window glass' lenses
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
does not match (one's, its) appearance
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding