going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
positive (e.g. thinking); positive; positive (pole); anode
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
slim; slender; slight; delicate
unable to resist; unable to suppress
blueprint; cyanotype; blueprint (for the future); plan
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
prejudice; bias; distorted view
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
order; sequence; procedure
venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
extraordinary; unusual; strange; unexpected
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
ritual stamping in the ring; lineup; appearance together
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
absent-mindedly; absently; idly; blankly; vacantly
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to soothe one's soul; to raise one's spirits
sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.
the whole month; all the month
setting off (on a trip); departure
to decorate gaudily; to overdecorate; to deck out; to embellish
exchange of ideas; exchange of opinions; brainstorming
chief; main; principal; important
closeted maiden; carefully raised girl from a well-to-do family
pulse; pulse rate; pulsation; stroke of pulse
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
crayfish (esp. the Japanese crayfish or red swamp crayfish); crawfish
American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)