derailment; digression; deviation
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
very big; very large; taking up a lot of space
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
older sister; elder sister
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
notice; attention; observation
as if nothing had happened
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
employment (long term); hire
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to dance; to perform dance steps
to stop (plug) one's ears
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
body; physique; build; stature
temperature; body temperature (human, animal)
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start