to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
neckline (of dress, etc.)
incarnation; impersonation; personification; avatar
to feel dizzy; to have blood rush to one's head; to lose one's cool; to be obsessed; to be infatuated; to become conceited
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to watch steadily; to stare
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
to listen to in an ecstasy
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
man fit for the post; right person
to be pleased; to gloat; to glow with self-satisfaction
everything working out as desired
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
just kidding; not!; ersatz; imitation; phony
sound of something small rolling once (often into a hole); easily; suddenly; completely (e.g. forgetting); utterly; disappointing; curling up into the fetal position
carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
end of work day; end of school term; end of school year
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
to hammer into place; to end (a performance); to kill; to slay
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
announcement of time; time signal; news report; newsletter
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
damp; moist (negative nuance)
to compete; to bid; to sell at auction
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
sidelong glance; flirtatious glance