to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to boast; to brag; to exaggerate
to accept a kind offer; to take someone up on their offer
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to make (a person) pay for (something)
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
and; thereupon; because of that
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
a long time ago; in those days