sound of something making firm contact with a flat surface
(another's) daughter; young lady
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
repeatedly; over and over again; fully (e.g. understand); very much; very well
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
absorption; suction; attraction
to be in danger of; to be liable to; to be at risk of
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
completely; thoroughly; decisively; unsparingly; beyond recognition; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
tool; implement; means; furniture
temporary; provisional; fictitious; assumed (name); hypothetical; theoretical
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
together with; same; both; all; including ...
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
direct control; direct supervision
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to cajole; to deceive; to seduce
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
riot; rebellion; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle