to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
to stifle a smile, yawn, etc.; to bite to death
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
going through; going via; going by way of
lack of sleep; insufficient sleep
sluggish; languid; listless; bothersome; tiresome; pain-in-the-ass
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
public entertainment; performing arts; accomplishments; attainments
debut; doing something for the first time; starting anew; starting afresh
trading sexual favours (for career advancement, etc.)
second (supplementary) sound channel
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
real thing; original; actual
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
to keep one's temper; to maintain one's composure; to remain calm; to keep presence of mind; to preserve one's equilibrium
observation; survey; watching
addition; adding; supplement
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to stand up straight; to stand on end (e.g. of hair); to have the creeps
to becalm one's feelings; to compose oneself
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
intelligence; intellect; brains
window-gazing; window-shopping
(secret) date; clandestine meeting; assignation; tryst; rendezvous
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
woman or girl who acts cute by playing innocent and helpless
hostess (in a hostess bar)
character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character