out of the question; unthinkable; impossible
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
to be at a loss for words
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
female friend; woman friend
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to be the ruin of (a person)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
home area; home town; local
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
several people; a few people
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
place; situation; position; location
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
job; work; duties; trade; skill
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
performance (e.g. music, dance, pantomime, etc.)
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who