nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
refinement; narrowing-down
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
(not) altogether; (not) wholly
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
nostrils; wings of the nose
in succession; one after another
to rain incessantly; to downpour
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to rustle; to sway; to stir; to flutter
to gain knowledge; to build up one's knowledge
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
calculated; premeditated; considered
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
with great vigour; in leaps and bounds; (lit.) with the force of surging waves
pert; tomboyish; impudent; (arch.) gallant; (arch.) chivalrous
gushingly; copiously; profusely; in a steady stream
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
having ended; being resolved
scar; spasm; twitch; cramp
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
one after another; in rapid succession
to become an expert; to be master at
stickiness; gumminess; sticky material; clay
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance