strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
great speed; recklessly fast speed
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
the reverse; other side; lining
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
upper half of the body; upper body
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
to become the subject of rumours or conversations
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to pant; to gasp; to be short of breath; to be excited
to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
it's not like; it isn't as if
brother (usu. in names of films, companies, etc.)
to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
(walking) stick; cane; wand
water outlet; tap; faucet
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
bare eyes (i.e. without glasses, contact lenses, etc.); uncorrected vision; unaided vision
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
intimacy; affection; familiarity