just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
just one person; only one
to decapitate; to take (someone's) head off; to depose; to topple
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
that day; the very same day
crime syndicate; criminal syndicate
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
limousine (stretched car); shuttle bus (usu. to airport)
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
first-rate; finest quality; the best
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
accomplishment; lessons (in an art, skill, etc.); practice
cooking class; cookery school
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
7 or 3 ratio; hair parted on one side
young person; youth; young
with a friendly grin; smilingly
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
major dealer; wealthy merchant
if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is; there's a flip side to every coin
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
flying bird; soaring bird