snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
something or other; what-do-you-call-it; what-do-you-call-them; blah blah blah; yada yada yada
patterns of thinking; train of thought
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
halfway up (down) a mountain; mountainside
by mutual agreement; by mutual consent
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
male genitalia; male genital organs; penis
baton (relay, orchestral conducting, etc.)
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
hedgehog (any mammal of family Erinaceidae)
dry; dry (tone, humour, etc.); unemotional; dry (of alcohol)
after staying up all night
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
dental brushing; brushing one's teeth; dentifrice; toothpaste; tooth powder
inside a car (train, bus, etc.)
back seat (of a car); rear seat
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person
banknote; bill; note; paper money
administrative ability; managerial ability; ability to manage; administrative capacity
feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver; feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering
to forget to put in; to leave out