suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
special radio or television programme; television special
to rally; to make a comeback
though; even if; whether ... or ...
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
literary woman; talented woman
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
firm; unshakeable; resolute
not revealing (thoughts, feelings); not breathing a word
shady; underhanded; questionable
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
to talk to oneself; to mutter
handshake event; handshake session; event where it is possible to shake hands with a celebrity, sportsperson, pop star, etc.
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
event; phenomenon; matter
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
real life; actual life; everyday life
mediocre; ordinary; commonplace; banal
property; fortune; means; assets
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
unhappiness; misfortune; ill luck
heart-pounding; exciting; thrilling; to have one's heart pound; to be thrilled
to have a relationship; to have relations
powerful person; influential person
publicly; openly; ostensibly; formally
hostility; antagonism; opposition
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
truancy; school non-attendance
defective item; defective product; defective merchandise
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
understanding person; supporter