physical education; PE; gym (class)
to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper
to take the name of; to call oneself; to pretend; to feign; to purport
cheerful; lively; lighthearted
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
to assume an air of importance; to be self-important; to put on airs
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
to beat around the bush; to not speak frankly; to talk in a roundabout way
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
flustered; confused; panicked
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
to have stiff shoulders; to feel ill at ease; to feel uncomfortable; serious; sober
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
not limited to; not just ...
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
too much; excessively; too
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
authenticity; credibility
written explanation; written apology
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
sentence; composition; text; the literary arts (as opposed to the military arts); academia; statement
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
such; like that; in that way
speech; expression; wording; language
in that way; like that; that way
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
no change; no difference; no unusual events; no accidents; no incidents
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship