to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
burst of laughter; roar of laughter
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
skeletal frame; skeleton; framework; frame; outline
to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
putting into operation; invocation
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
world-destroying conflagration
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
embodiment; realization; materialization
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
power; might; authority; influence
point of departure; initial point; starting point
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
undergrowth; weeds beneath a tree
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
another dimension; different level; whole other level
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
single word; a few words; brief comment
pronunciation; production of sound
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on