successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another
two-digit number; "tens" column; two digits; double figures
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
appalling; horrifying; dreadful; hideous; revolting; disgusting
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
overlooking; turning a blind eye
nausea; feeling like throwing up; feeling sick
ugly; unsightly; hideous; mean; repulsive; disgraceful
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct
nothing but; none other than
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
occurrence; incidence; generation (of power, heat, etc.); production; ontogeny; development
slow; sluggish; dull; lax (regulation, handling, etc.); slack; sloppy
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
noisily (from many people talking); in a commotion; with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.); with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.); feeling a chill; with a chill (up one's spine)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to stop walking; to pause
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
outward appearance; looks
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction