even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
young girl; lass; adolescent female
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
to carry on one's back; to bear; to take (responsibility); to assume; to suffer (an injury); to sustain (a wound)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
to sense; to perceive; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
movements; bearing; deportment; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
had better ...; had better not ...
Mr; Mrs; Miss; politeness marker
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout