to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
to the very end; to the bitter end; to the last; to the hilt; thoroughly
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
authenticity; credibility
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
outward appearance; looks
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
(written) work; book; (written) by; clearness; obviousness
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert; to nip in the bud
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
immediately; at once; instantly
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
to kick (hard); to send flying with a kick; to kick away; to reject flatly; to refuse outright; to turn down
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to lose sight of; to miss
early; soon; quickly; swiftly; rapidly