to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
knowing; (an) acquaintance
first meeting; first interview with
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
God; god; ace; king; superior person
very young; little; childish; immature
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to rise; to swell; to be promoted
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
divorce; dissolution of adoption
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
this for sure; certainly is
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command