to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
self-conceit; self-satisfaction; self-righteousness; self-importance; complacency
one-by-one; separately; in detail
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to gather; to collect; to assemble
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
at once; immediately; right now
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
to move forward; to move on
determination; resolution
tenth day of the month; ten days
little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
feeling; sense; impression
attendance (at school); going to school
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
surrounding at a distance
to approach; to draw near
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
physical condition; state of health
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
Cala (South Africa); Ka-ra; Karla
such ... as; or some such
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
harmless and inoffensive; bland; tepid