between times; when there's a spare moment
state of things; state of affairs; condition; situation; circumstances
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
good correspondent; ready writer
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
killing two birds with one stone
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
rational; reasonable; logical
intention; idea; inclination; wish
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
stamp (postage); merchandise certificate
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
being a good listener; good listener
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
holding hands with fingers interlocked
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
to act lovestruck; to be fawning; to act affectionate
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!
pan; frying pan; panning (a camera)
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to be reminded of; to call to mind
whichever one chooses; either way
don't worry; there's no need to worry
ordinary citizen; the general public
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to dig up; to unearth; to uncover
dwelling; house; residence; address