to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
to lose (money, etc.); to waste one's (time, etc.); to have one's efforts come to naught
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
perfectly in sync; in step (dancing); on the same wavelength
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
overestimation; overvaluing
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
senior; elder; person older than oneself
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
fluent (in a language); flowing
reading aloud; recitation
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
modesty; humility; being humble
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
taking the podium; mounting the rostrum; going on stage to give a speech, etc.
deputy head teacher; vice principal
precautions; warnings; matters to be attended to; things to note; suggestions; hints
enumeration; citation; listing
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
calm; composed; cool; quiet
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
patrolling; one's rounds; inspection tour; watchman; patrolman
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
grasp; catch; understanding
beyond imagination; unimaginable
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
to feel oneself indebted to