called; known as; that; to say
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
to stop; to quit; to put an end to
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
reaction; response; reaction
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
clincher; pick-up line; honeyed phrase; telling phrase; phrase that brings someone around, esp. in personal relationships
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
be on your guard; negligence is the enemy
being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed
to skin (one's knee); to graze; to scratch
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
homecoming; returning home
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
just the other day; quite recently
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
hang in there; go for it; keep at it; do your best
don't worry about it; forget about it
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
to speak with an accent; to mispronounce; to be corrupted (of word)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
until now; till now; up to now; up to the present; so far
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to work hard at one's lessons
reference book; study-aid book; supplemental textbook; student handbook
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
schoolyard; school playground; school grounds; campus
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
genuinely; sincerely; seriously; really; for real