- Confused, she tried to sort out her feelings.
- But somehow, the emotional tug was no longer there.
- Sally : But you two fight like cats and dogs.
- Marty : Yeah, well, It's all a front, for ( to be used for hiding a secret or illegal activity ) me at least.
- ...... saying whatever popped into her head.
- Marty was the one left out in the cold.
- She is going to be shorthanded if you don't go.
- Nothing, exactly. Except Orin started acting possessive, and I'm just not into that.
- .... he heartbeat quickened and her palms grew damp.
- I am not sure I know enough to be much help.
- You look like a desperado.
- It was raining in sheets. ( a sheet of rain or fire is a very large moving mass of it )
- The night smelled fresh and clean.
- There's absolutely no future in it.
- We can compromise, can't we. If you insist on finishing up here, I'll go home.
- Tell her to give my check to Brenda, she'll get it to me.
- Life could sure be a bummer sometimes.
- Maybe I should run an ad in the paper.
- I wouldn't want him to do me any favors, ........
- He'd only used her to make Lila jealous and now he was using DC to get back into the good graces ( to be liked and approved by someone at a particular time ) of that stuck-up blond !
- But I thought you and Hank were pals.
- Well, I've told you now. Not that it makes any difference.
- I've got him, Marty. Quick, let's beat it.
- Marty rubbed the sleep from her eyes ........
- .... but she'd never had to worry whether anyone would ask her to dance or who she'd talk to when everyone paired off. ( to come together or bring two people together to have a romantic relationship )
- Alone with her jitters, Marty paced back and forth ...
- Each second seemed like an eternity.
- ..... when he smiled and took Marty in his arms, it almost seemed like old times.
- The traffic's bound to be awful, especially when the concert lets out.
- What did I do to rate such a terrific best friend ?
- It was so soft from many washings and so faded ........
- Lila was the biggest question of all.
- Brenda's eyes twinkled as he started away.
- So he's under the impression I asked him out ......
- He must think I have tons of nerve.
- Let's find out seats before they dim the lights.
- This was all Brenda's doing, wasn't it ?
- I'll pay you for it.
- .... when it came right down to it, we weren't right for each other.
- I was just trying to help you out.
- Lila can't compete with you.
- You made me feel good about myself.
- I knew a lot of boys who were good-looking ..... but Brad put them in the shade.
- So you are nuts about Brad Lewis, huh ?
- I heard his question but it didn't really register.
- ... so I'd have to ask Mom to come by for me.
- But I didn't want him to know I'd been angling for a ride.
- .... let me give you a hand with these.
- I thought you disapproved of beauty contest on general principle, ....
- .... he always said hi and gave me a special smile that turned my knees to jelly.
- .... a girl could be friends with a guy without any romantic stuff messing things up.
- .... one of Lauren's shoes slipped off my foot, and I walked right out of it.
- .... I had blown whatever chance I might have had to make the final cut.
- Was Brad Lewis really asking me for a date ?
- I gave him a dirty look.
- We're giving this place a touch of class.
- I stubbed my toe. ( to hurt your toe by hitting it against something )
- You'll never make any money that way.
- ..... to steer the conversation away from myself.
- I'll call you over the weekend.
- The door opened a crack, and my mother stuck her head in.
- Do you think you will be seeing more of him.
- He was dripping wet and looked so pathetic ..........
- Will you two please pipe down ?
- I put in a couple of applications just in case I get turned down.
- I'll split the money with you fifty-fifty.
- Caitlin : Want me to fix you up ?
- Kyle : No way. Bubblebrains don't turn me on.
- Mom and Dad won't let me be out late on a school night.
- .... it was wrong of Mom and Dad to be so unreasonable.
- I stewed over the problem all afternoon, .......
- .... if I tell you something really important, will you promise to keep it a secret ?
- Have I ever broken a promise to you ?
- I could tell that in spite of himself ( if you do something in spite of yourself, you do it although you did not expect or intend to do it ), Kyle was dying of curiosity.
- Kyle slowed the car to a crawl.
- .... the game might be rained out ( be rained off British English be rained out American English if an event or activity is rained off or rained out, it has to stop because there is too much rain. ) anyway .......
- ... this game's a really big deal to me.
- When I got home, I realized that I had a lot of time on my hands and nothing interesting to do with it.
- I'm sworn to secrecy, so I can't reveal the caller's identity.
- Then I composed myself and walked slowly to the door.
- When I stood up, it gave out on me.
- I'm not going to tell you her name, if that's what you're leading up to.
- Caitlin : ... no matter what happens, let's not lose each other.
- Kyle : We won't, not if I can help it
- Does that give you some claim on her ?
- Kyle felt sorry for me because I was so bummed about not being able to go to the game with you, ...
- But keeping the peace was a real strain, ..........
- Kyle didn't seem in any hurry to depart.
- If you need any help unscrambling ( to change a television signal or a message that has been sent in code (=a deliberately confusing way) so that it can be seen or read ) those notes, just let me know.
- Kyle and Brad were each trying to force the other to leave first, and neither would give an inch.
- .... he was wearing cutoffs.
- It wasn't enough for you to come budging in on my date with Brad and refuse to leave.
- How do you think you'd feel if he did start dating someone.
- I bought a new outfit to wear to school on Monday.
- .... but considering how he'd probably react, I took the coward's way out.
- The Grandville Giants had made the play-offs for the first time in history ...
- ..... but after two weeks of baseball morning, noon and night. Deciding that turnabout was fair play when Brad asked what I'd like to do Friday evening.
- I walked slowly back to my room with a feeling of resignation.
- Any hopes I had that the game would be called off were dashed .......
- I am about ready to leave. Want to hitch a ride with me ?
- Don't you ever get tired of all the giving while does all the taking.
- .... he was in the sunniest of moods.
- ... there were dark circles under my eyes.
- The big ape treats you like dirt ..... I thought you had more self-respect than that.
- It's just going to take a little time to work out the kinks in our relationship.
- I guess old habits die hard. ( used to say that it takes a long time to change to a new way of doing something )
- The warm sunshine felt wonderful to me after three days of being housebound.
- It'll be an away game (an away game or match is played at your opponent's field or sports hall ) , against the Standard High Bears.
- Don't let Lewis hear you say that, or he'll blow a fuse.
- Sorry about that, Caitlin, you were a good sport to stick it out.
- It's probably just heartburn.
- ......... in all the years we'd known each other, I had never seen Kyle in formal attire.
- I never guess that they were an item ( if two people are an item, they have a sexual relationship ), did you ?
- As luck would have it, the next dance was a slow one.
- Hey, desperate situations call for desperate measures.
- Why are you offering this anyway, We haven't been on the best of terms ( be on good/bad terms to have a friendly relationship or bad relationship with someone ), y'know.
- Furious at being tricked, Brad let loose a stream of abuse at Kyle and me ......
- Kyle and Brad were both too winded to speak, ......
- I am afraid he's been drinking --- he's in no condition to drive.
- I cried myself to sleep that night.
- From now on I'd try to steer clear of him, .......
- Maybe some exercise will clear the cobwebs out of my head. ( blow/brush/clear the cobwebs away to do something, especially go outside, in order to help yourself to think more clearly and have more energy )
- Can't we forget about it and pick up where we left off ?
- Kyle : You're telling me we are through ?
- Caitlin : That's about the size of it.
- Throwing caution to the winds ( throw/fling/cast caution to the winds to start to take more risks in what you do or say ) , I ran down the porch steps and raced across the street.
- ...... he was a far cry from a hero of last night's adventure.
- I had never seen Kyle so flustered.
- Kyle, will you let me get a word in edgewise ( get a word in edgeways also edgewise to get a chance to speak ). Please don't move away and forget me
- ...... twinning my arms around his neck.
- .... she wasn't too thrilled about signing up for any of the competitive after-school activities.
- Trisha wasn't the vain snob ( someone who is vain is very proud of their good looks, abilities, or position ) she'd expected.
- Still, she couldn't resist studying him out of the corner of her eye.
- .... his radiant smile would immediately turn any girl's brain to jelly.
- Brian has a nice voice, deep and resonant.
- There was nothing pressing she had to do at home, ..........
- Brian's unexpected friendliness had really thrown her, .....
- Every muscle in my body aches, .....
- Trisha's reasoning was beginning to sound interesting ........
- Julie was beginning to see the endless possibilities. ..... kind of like investigative reporting ?
- Suddenly, she was brimming with idea for her column.
- I remember writing a scathing editorial about cheating on exams that shook up the whole school.
- She hurried out the door.
- As soon as she got outside she dismissed her mother's concern.
- .... she'd signed up for it, she certainly was no quitter.
- Please plan to meet with one of us as soon as possible, so you can make the deadline.
- What kind of piece were you thinking of doing on the school library.
- You have to have some kind of focus, Julie.
- .... opening her notebook and uncapping her pen.
- Surely the students have some input into the selection process.
- She quickly walked out of the library feeling excited that she'd hit upon something.
- ..... in her haste she had forgotten to run the spell check, ........
- True or not, this column is too strongly worded. You'll have to revise it.
- I just don't have the hang of these new routines yet.
- Her column would never see the light of day .......
- He is just plain mean !
- She struggled to hold back the tears welling up in her eyes.
- One thing was sure. Brian Fredrickson wasn't worth crying over, neither ....
- It was hard to imagine her quiet friend getting up on a stage.
- ... it seemed that she and Trisha were beginning to form a special bond.
- You really are just like your father --- he never lets anything get him down.
- You'd better keep the dessert in the front seat, Harvey can't resist sweets.
- I am sorry I blew up at you the other day.
- .... the thought of trigonometry makes my head ache.
- The more she saw of Brian, the more she liked him.
- He didn't ask you out to a movie or anything ?
- His face lit up in a smile.
- I didn't know you two were seeing each other.
- I was interested in him for a while, but that's all in the past.
- Don't get so defensive.
- They're a lot of fun
- It's just that you seem more thoughtful than the rest of them.
- I don't think anyone has ever done a piece on that subject ........
- The boys are a lot rougher on their stuff than we are.
- Every other time they bused us back the same night.
- Do you think the girls' athletic programs get a fair shake ( fair treatment )?
- .... a good reporter should put her subject at ease.
- Librarian : Are you going to quote me ?
- Trisha : I write an opinion column, so there's really no need to use names, .....
- I got my information from an ' informed source '.
- I get enough flak ( strong criticism ) as it is.
- I was hoping you could fill in a few blanks for me.
- What I really want is a breakdown ( [countable] a written statement explaining the details of something such as a bill or the cost of a plan ) by sport.
- Julie didn't buy that, but she let it pass.
- Just what are you getting at ?
- Instead of toning down the strong language, he'd simply chopped it out.
- Julie set her glass down very carefully and helped herself to some chips.
- It's beautiful Trisha, but it looks so sophisticated.
- You look like you could use some cheering up.
- I know you will give it some thought before you do.
- I'm better off going, even if I have a miserable time.
- I have been pretty busy. I have any English paper due next week.
- I edited some piece that were really in bad shape.
- Julie : Are you still mad at him about what he did to your column.
- Trisha : Oh, I am over that.
- Brian drove to the twenty-four-hour diner on the edge of town.
- ..... he doens't want it to look like he's playing favourites.
- Julie : You haven't eaten much of your dinner.
- Trisha : I had a big lunch today.
- All I know about cars is where to put the gas.
- Spending time with you isn't exactly a chore.
- This should hold us over for a while.
- Kevin's at swim practice, and Tom has a piano lesson.
- Once they come home, it'll be a mad house.
- Brian : I don't remember it.
- Trisha : That's because you didn't read the opinion column.
- Brian : I could read it now, then take another angle.
- She picked up a handful of chips and munched on them, stalling for time.
- By the time Julie got home, she was soaked to the skin.
- You always tell me to stand up for myself, and now you want me to let some stupid boy walk all over me ? Well, I won't stand for it.
- What about that game of checkers, now. It might take your mind off the troubles.
- If I turn it in like this, I just know Brian will tear it apart.
- Trust me, you can't make it any worse.
- Well, it's kind of flat. There's no color to it.
- Maybe you could reword it a little.
- But reporters are supposed to be concise.
- How could she have been so thoughtless.
- I'm going to take your advice and see if I can liven it up a little.
- Sorry, I wasn't more tactful about it.
- If Brian doesn't like the changes you make in your article, you can blame it on me.
- .... they might have worked out some kind of compromise.
- I gave the whole thing a lot of thought today.
- It's a definite possibility.
- All this indecision was making her heart pound.
- I tried to talk to you, but you didn't take my calls.
- The tight knot in Julie's stomach began to unwind.
- Now a new fear gripped me.
- I was just about to give up in despair, .......
- As she hurried off to do so, .........
- I pasted on a smile and tried to exude a confidence I didn't really feel.
- I felt myself blushing.
- I was scared half to death.
- I bet you wear contacts.
- B J was the jealous type.
- Scott : There's my ride. I've got to go. Nice meeting you, Scott.
- Tralain : Same here. Guess I will be seeing you around.
- B J's jealousy was also pretty hard to take.
- I'm just tired. Dad ran me ragged ( make them do a lot of work ) today.
- Since I had everything worked out in my mind, it didn't take long to make my list.
- I never laid eyes on Scott until today.
- If I were you, I'd steer clear of ( to try to avoid someone or something unpleasant or difficult ) Scott Tyson.
- I'll call B J and he'll be here in a flash.
- I blew a loud blast on my whistle .........
- Mind if I volunteer ?
- I didn't mean to upstage ( to do something that takes people's attention away from someone else who is more important ) you. I just thought you could use a little help.
- During the rest of that week at Camp Merrywood, I didn't feel nearly as hassled.
- We never went anywhere fancy, ...........
- That's an ugly rumor.
- I am afraid he'll be really crushed, if I don't come to his party.
- In that case, my first suggestion still stands.
- .... so I left a message with his mother.
- You'd better hustle downstairs. Tralain, I will be along in a minute.
- ....... the former owners were tennis freaks who played day and night, what do you say ?
- I don't know how much competition I'll be able to give you.
- I beat you fair and square, Tyson. Admit it !
- Besides, I couldn't really bring myself to believe it.
- .... you already have a boyfriend. so I figured either you'd turn me down or he'd beat me up.
- Can I see you again ? I have some time off on Saturday.
- I threw on a robe over my shortie pyjamas .........
- I think it's pretty low-down ( dishonest, unkind ) of you to make up that story
- ...... you could go out with Scott behind my back.
- You're as hooked on Tyson as he is on drugs.
- Where do you get off,( to tell someone that they are asking you for too much or are behaving in a way you will not accept ) bad mouthing Scott when all you have to go on is gossip ? Can't you see how cruel that is ?
- I'd been bored with B J for a long time, but hadn't had the courage to break up with him until he forced the issue.
- ...... the thought of spending an entire day with him gave me a lift all through the rest of the week.
- .... we both sang along with the music for a while.
- My legs are kind of cramped from sitting in the van for so long.
- Tralain : After the way you beat me at tennis Monday night, I thought you were in great shape.
- Scott : I am, but I never said I run marathons !
- Tralain : I am kind of winded too. ......... although he didn't seem to be breathing hard.
- I am just going to show Tralain around, and then we're off.
- The place smelled strongly of fish ..............
- Are you still hungry, Tralain ? Those sandwiches are pretty skimpy.
- Get off my case, will you, Dad, ? I am seventeen years old, not seven.
- Scott had certainly overreacted to his father's obvious concern, ......
- Scott stopped the van at the day-use area of the sprawling state park.
- I took out my camera and focused it for a closeup shot.
- Scott and his friends caught up on old times.
- We were all wrecked when he moved away.
- .... a lot of the kids in our crowd just coun't keep up with him. It's like he's on speed ( on drugs ) or something.
- After Scott had drunk his fill, he reached for my hand.
- My mind was reeling as I straightened up.
- Lunch was a long time ago. and those snacks we ate at the beach don't stick with you
- Tralain, you look like you could use some cheering up.
- All things considered, I think he's keeping a pretty low profile.
- .... a simply phone call might clear up the whole mess .........
- You have to be more subtle than that and you have to lead up to it gradually in casual conversation.
- if everyone whispers behind Scott's back, or treats him like an outcast or something ...
- I could only force down a few mouthfuls.
- I must have stared at the phone for ten minutes, before I got up the nerve to dial.
- If looks could kill, the one I gave Trish would have finished her off on the spot.
- Let's wait until some of the others clear out.
- ... a wonderful, warm smile that made me go weak in the knees.
- I made a huge effort not to burst into sobs.
- You're still dripping wet.
- .... maybe he has to stop to gas up his car.
- I went limp with relief.
- .... since Bren is my best friend, she should be in on it too.
- ...... he replied all in one breath.
- I was so emotionally drained that I could hardly summon up the energy to creep out of the car.
- ...... keeping busy helped to keep me from sinking into total despair.
- I could see her pacing back and forth, her face white and strained.
- I felt a surge of apprehension as I followed him outside, and my hands felt suddenly clammy. ( feeling wet, cold, and sticky in a way that is unpleasant )
- ...... but Dad still fusses over ( to pay a lot of or too much attention to someone, especially to show that you are pleased with them or like them ) me, and it drives me nuts.
- Mark was definitely up to no good.
- Spare me the details, please.
- He may be poetry in motion on the basketball court, ........
- You actually laid bets on whether or not Collete would go out with Gary ?
- No, I refuse to have anything to do with this tacky scheme of yours.
- Beth : If he asked one of you to the prom, would you go ?
- Audrey : Hmmmm. That's a tough call. ( a difficult decision to make )
- He had a short attention span, and it didn't take much to distract him.
- Mark said you could get me in shape for the prom.
- Gary just needs some pointers on how to get his girl.
- Unfortunately, my brother was wise to my tactics.
- I am going to drag you into my family squabbles.
- I don't know exactly what weakened my resolve.
- In a world full of guys all trying to act super cool, Gary's total lack of pretension was a refreshing change.
- Gary had never struck me as any kind of a genius, but since I was barely squeaking by with C's, I couldn't afford to be choosy.
- ...... I put the car in reverse instead of forward ......
- The only trouble is, she's so beautiful that I get all choked up and can't think of anything to say.
- ...... those guys usually had other attributes that made up for their shortcomings, like style or charisma.
- ..... when she drew up even with me, I nodded for Gary to make his move.
- Yes, lately it seems as if we've been having weather every day.
- Mark's bed was unmade, .............
- I think I am beginning to catch on.
- .... your room is a health hazard .........
- ..... they were made for durability, not style.
- You're in for the surprise of your life.
- I am terrible at algebra.
- I'll keep him in mind, if I ever get desperate.
- It might be best to level with him right away. How do you know you're not setting him up for a bigger disappointment later on.
- Guys just aren't sensitive about that sort of thing.
- Until I paid him off, I'd have to continue with Gary's tutoring.
- I look quickly away, confused by my reaction to his nearness.
- My nervousness grew with every passing minute.
- Whenever there is work to be done, my brother has a habit of disappearing.
- Colette's already gotten her hooks into him.
- If Gary was willing to shell out that kind of money for a trial run, he must have high hopes for prom night.
- I can tell you've a lot of experience bossing guys around.
- The rest of the evening seemed sort of anti-climatic after all we'd been through.
- I was quiet during the drive home, ..........
- .... you both handled the situation with a lot of maturity.
- ..... to tell you the truth, this wasn't my first brush with the law.
- Gary is prime-time in love with her.
- I couldn't hold it in any longer.
- I'll pay off your debt to Mark, and you can make the rest of the payments to me.
- Beth, do you mind if we have another look at that sale rack. I just had a sudden urge to buy a party dress.
- She's away for the weekend.
- Colette is his for the asking.
- All my fighting spirit faded away at the sight of her.
- He's probably just bashful. Gary's still not used to being the center of attention.
- Gary looked just as good up close as he had from a distance.
- I hate disappoint you, but I am claiming all of Gary's slow dances.
- Eddie's thinking of asking your friend Jan to the prom, and he wants to know if you'd put in a good word for him.
- I just have to stop off ( to visit or stay at a place briefly when you are going somewhere else ) in the bathroom.
- Shona : " Jeannie, may I use your bathroom ? "
- Jeannie : Go ahead, but make it snappy, okay ? ( to tell someone that you want them to do something immediately and to do it quickly )
- You should have heard the fuss my mom kicked up !
- And could I have a long-sleeved jacket this time ? The short-sleeved ones are so babyish.
- Sorry, I am terrible with names !
- If it's any consolation, Mom yells the most at the students she thinks are the best.
- I guess I'm grinning because Jeannie didn't holler very much for a change.
- Hugh MacKendrick is a real slave driver.
- He's so cute that it's a shame he's not nicer.
- ... even though Hugh is obviously out of my league.( to be too good or too expensive for you ) The championship doesn't have to be ....
- Oh, Shona. You are such a party pooper. ( someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity )
- You could if you put your mind to it.
- I saw them going into that pizza parlor on Austin Street. Are they dating ?
- ..... hoping she didn't sound too breathless.
- I thought it might brighten up my practices.
- Well, we're just starting out, so we foul up sometimes.
- Don't you need a jacket or anything ? It's freezing out.
- Hugh : And here you are spending your coffee break with another Highland dancer.
- Shona : But that's by choice.
- If you keep working on it hard, I think you have a real shot at it this year, ...
- But I haven't been very up front about - somebody else.
- ..... maybe he just wants more people to fill out the audience, but I am dying to go.
- I'll call you later about Friday night, OK ?
- You'd think I was planning to pull an all-nighter or something.
- ..... she was speechless with delight.
- I don't want to gush or anything, -- but well, you are great.
- You should come jam with us sometime.
- Bye, Mom don't wait up.
- This girl definitely has taste. It's not fair, MacKendrick. You always hog all quality women.
- This round's on me. You can get the next one if you want.
- Myles seemed to be a big hit with all the girls.
- Last Sunday I wanted to kiss you too, but I was afraid that if I did, you'd think I was being fresh. ( being too confident and showing a lack of respect, or showing by your actions or words that you want to have sex with someone )
- .... savoring ( to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to appreciate it as much as possible ) the memory of Hugh's kisses ......
- I was a total wreck ( A person who is physically or mentally broken down or worn out ) that day.
- I thought maybe you had an ulterior motive.
- So you saw through my diabolical plot, uh ?
- I understand you have a pretty good shot at that second runner-up again.
- Shona has an even better shot at winning first place, Aynsley, so you'd better be on your toes.
- Hugh let out a whoop of laughter.
- It's a lot of hard work and everything, but I really love it.
- You can't risk it, not with the championships so close.
- Finally they nodded their heads in unison.
- I wish you two wouldn't holler at me like that. It's awfully embarassing when I'm with a guy.
- You better win that championship just to make up for all this neglect.
- Have you got your hooks into John Powell yet ?
- Mom, you weren't supposed to let on, I wanted to surprise her.
- You're really starting to show a lot of poise, .......
- Pair that with poise, and in my opinion you've got Aynsley beat.
- She's still on my case for coming home late the last couple of times we went out.
- You'll have a whole week to rest up for it.
- I fell on the way home, I didn't damage anything vital, but I feel kind of achy.
- Will you please stop channel-hopping .......
- In answer to her parents' worried questions, she confessed that she and Hugh had broken up.
- I'm just picking up a pair of panty hose. would you believe every pair I own has a run. ( a long vertical hole in tights and stockings )
- I bet she's planning on making a big play for him tonight at Cathy Davidson's very exclusively party.
- Now that Hugh's available, she'll probably be all over him, trying to catch him on the rebound.
- I don't like any of these dresses, they're really tacky. ( of cheap quality or in bad style )
- .... you should have seen him tripping all over his feet. He simply couldn't keep time with the music.
- Afterward she ran some errands for her mother, then spent the rest of the day working on an English paper, doing household chores, and listening for the phone.
- Vandals is a new teen club that just opened up.
- You're not much of a talker, are you ?
- Kim : I thought he'd be a refreshing change from you-know-who.
- Shona : ' Refreshing ' is hardly the word for it.
- Can't you put a smile on your face and make the best of it for tonight ?
- I was feeling kind of lonely and mixed up.
- You're not still moping about Hugh, are you ?
- He's bound to be there, whether he wants to come or not. Jeannie and Christina wouldn't let him wimp out. ( to decide not to do something because you are too frightened )
- Ok that's enough play-by-play ( A detailed commentary of an event as it unfolds ), I don't want to know what happens next !
- Are you two up to joining me ?
- Aynsley was talking a blue streak ( to talk quickly and without stopping ) , but Hugh didn't seem to be paying much attention.
- I can't believe she actually got him up on his feet.
- I think I just saw him heading for the refreshment stand.
- Your father just threw his back out ( to injure one's back in some way ) on the dancer floor.
- I told you I was a rotten dancer.
- Shona raced to the kitchen on tiptoe .......
- I know I should have called you, but I guess my pride got in the way.
- I was so wrapped up in how important the championship is to me that I didn't spare a thought for how important your gig was to you.
- You'll need to be well rested for the competition tomorrow.
- I'm just beginning to recuperate from an overdose of it.
- You absolutely sparkled up there onstage.
- Oh please, you're going to give me a swelled head.
- She knew she stood a better chance of winning the championship since her chief competitor wasn't in top form.
- Today's competition would determine whether she was a champion Highland dncer or just an also-ran. ( someone in a competition who is unlikely to do well or who has failed )
- If you don't want me to coach you for the nationals, I won't.
