to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated; to be frequent
to shake; to tremble; to sway; to be unsettled; to be unstable; to fluctuate
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
min-maxing; concentrating points on a specific ability
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
jack of all trades, master of none
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
to smash; to break into pieces
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
contest of strength; trial of strength
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
destruction; collapse; crumbling
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
dialogue; conversation; talk; discussion; communication
mediation; agency; carrying (germs, diseases, etc.); transmission; mediation (in Hegelianism)
to be able to do; to be capable of doing
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
going around; orbiting; circling; circumference; girth; surroundings
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable
hey; listen; look here; I say
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
not budging an inch; to stand one's ground
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
bluff; false show of power; bold front
labyrinth; maze; mystery; dungeon
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
heavy weapon; heavy weaponry; heavy firearm
a drop in the bucket; a drop in the ocean; pointless exercise; waste of time; (something that is) too little, too late; (lit.) (pouring) water on a hot stone
to lose one's way; to get lost
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
some nerve (as in "you have some nerve to ...")
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
attack; drive; advance; invasion
retreat; withdrawal; retirement