to look around; to survey
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
snack (to have with a drink); side dish
setting a place; setting the table
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
to congratulate; to celebrate
pointing out; identification
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
slightly bitter (taste); bittersweet (memory, experience, etc.)
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
more than usual; especially; particularly
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
first term; first half-year; preceding period; early period
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
adaptability; flexibility