casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
sports-minded; sports-oriented
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to hurl abuse (at); to use abusive language
a few years ago; some years back
push-up (exercise); press-up
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
bonnet; (car) hood; bonnet (hat)
to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque
hay fever; pollinosis (allergy to pollen)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
roller coaster; big dipper
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
welcome!; nice to see you!
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from
taking an examination (esp. school and university entrance)