to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to disappear; to vanish into thin air
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
coagulation; freezing; solidification
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
abhorrent; abominable; detestable; ominous; inauspicious; unlucky
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
suggestion; hint; implication
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
possession; having (on one's person); carrying (with one)
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten duodecillion; original; positive
and so; therefore; for that reason
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
source of worry; source of distress
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
settlement; solution; resolution
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
headquarters; head office; main office
very likely; very probable
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
having no choice but to ...; all one can do is ...; there's nothing to do except ...; having nothing but ...; there is only ...; having only ...
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on