yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
these guys; these fellows
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
transfer student; student changing schools
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
bathing; to bathe; to take a bath; to enter a bath
scene; sight; scenario; setting
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
whispering; murmuring; subdued
to talk to oneself; to mutter
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
to complain; to make a complaint
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
half-cooked; half-done; soft-boiled; half-ripe; unripe
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
mobile telephone; cellular telephone
email; mail (usu. in compound words); post; message (sent over a chat application); instant message; male
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
to melt (and become soft or liquid); to be enchanted (by); to be charmed; to be bewitched
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to speak; to say; to vocalize
sidewalk café; footpath café