to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
consequently; as a result
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
husband and wife; married couple
being unfamiliar with a locality; not knowing one's way around; (lit.) not knowing one's right hand from the left; being clueless
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
mock exam; practice exam; practice test
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
production (e.g. play); direction
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to project; to overhang; to stick out; to put up (a notice); to post
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
to mishear; to hear wrongly; to misunderstand
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
trio; gang of three; threesome
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
smoky; awkward; ill at ease
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock