Idioms
to be determined to do sth (idiom with a body part)
to set one's heart on
not very large or very small, very hot or very cold, very fast or very slow etc
moderate
to ...ith enthusiasm
to get interested
to inspire
fire with
to help a plan, idea, feeling etc to develop
nature vs...
to nurture
to deal with (something difficult or upsetting) in a calm way
to take sth in one's stride
angry and deliberately unfriendly towards someone, and ready to argue with them
hostile
to quickly and secretly steal something unimportant or of little value
to go somewhere secretly, trying to avoid being seen
to sneak
not perfect, but good enough for a particular purpose
...and ...
rough and ready
to live a very quiet private life and not do many things that involve other people
keep yourself to yourself
very surprised or shocked
astounded
if pain or the effect of something ..., it gradually stops
to wear off
a sudden feeling that you would like to do or have something, especially when there is no important or good reason
on a whim
To get or have what one wants; to have things done according to one's personal preference or desires
to get your own way
careful, thorough, and exact
(analysis)
demanding that particular rules, processes, etc. are strictly followed
rigorous
to wait somewhere quietly and secretly, usually because you are going to do something wrong
to lurk
if something ... you ..., it happens when you are not expecting it and are not prepared
to catch sb unawares
to be very useful to someone when needed
stand someone in good stead
the quality of being able to move from one place, school, job etc to another
(skills)
transferable
to prepare yourself for an examination by learning a lot of information quickly
to cram
to say very firmly that someone must do something or must stop doing something
to put one's foot own