bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
optimism; taking an optimistic view
to squash; to crush; to flatten
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
blank form; sheets of paper; sheet of paper
spelling; orthography; patching; binding
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
speaking without thinking; words spoken without much thought
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
cap (headwear); cap (of a bottle, pen, etc.); leader; chief
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
police officer; policeman; constable
to roll about with laughter; to laugh heartily
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
offering a prize; prize competition; prize; reward
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
(piece of) writing; document; (act of) writing
advance; moving forward; progress
funny story; funny anecdote
to tear off; to strip; to rob
order; command; directions; instructions
jumping along in a squatting position; bunny-hopping