very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
jet; spray; emission; rocket propulsion; jet propulsion
expresses displeasure or disapproval; just from (doing); simply by
suddenly (e.g. falling, weakening, etc.); sharply; with a jerk
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
namely; that is (to say); in other words
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
scattered animal feed; ground bait
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to rip (someone) off; to overcharge; to ask a high price
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
reveal of how a trick is done; disclosure of a secret (cause, source, etc.); exposure; explanation
to weave into; to interweave; to incorporate; to include; to put in
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
invitation; introduction; temptation
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
silence (not speaking); muteness
to chop; to cut off; to chop off; to hack off
to act timid; to show diffidence; to be hesitant; to appear embarrassed; to look ashamed
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
whoosh (of something suddenly spreading, billowing, swelling, or gushing outward); fwoosh; (bursting) into tears; suddenly (crying)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang
impertinent; impudent; cheeky
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
approaching the enemy; (coming into) contact with the enemy; engaging the enemy
to hit hard; to strike hard
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to approach; to draw near
to shun; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of (esp. one's health)
penance; austerities; mortification; difficult work; strenuous task
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
two (long cylindrical things)
to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
ascending air current; updraft; upward trend; rise in popularity, influence, etc.