to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
to show through; to be hinted at; to peek through; to shine through
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
depreciation; decline; fall; slump
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
double; double bed; hotel room with a double bed; double-breasted; double-cuffed; double width (of cloth; usu. 1.42 meters); doubles (e.g. in tennis)
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
how can (one) do something
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
not understanding; not knowing
to need; to call for; to require
world; society; people; the public
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
to drive (something) into; to strike into; to throw into; to toss into; to mix; to wear (a sword)
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
temporary (suspension) bridge; makeshift bridge; bridge (between cultures, generations, etc.); link; walkway (constructed on a cliff face); plank path
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal