to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
choices; alternatives; options
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
obedience; submission; resignation
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
allegiance; obedience; submission
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
who cares?; I don't give a damn; what does it matter?
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
careless; sloppy; faulty; using unreliable sources (in a piece of writing); piece of writing with unreliable sources or many errors
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
to be possessed by an evil spirit; to be tempted; to give in to an urge; to succumb to temptation
indescribable; having no way to express
several times; several degrees
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
finishing blow; coup de grâce