to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
lots of; a ton of; a mountain of; piles of; heaps of; so many
disappearance; running away; going missing; absconding
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
society; company; the public; the world
straggling; falling behind; being left behind; falling behind the ranks; falling out of line
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
to gather; to (pick up and) collect; to glean (information)
to cease; to stop; to be over
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
to become muddy; to become slushy
marshland; wetland; swampland
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
break (in the weather, esp. rain or snow); interval of clear weather; patch of blue sky; (arch.) period of serenity
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
on the way; en route; in the process of (development, construction, etc.); in the middle of
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
light clothing; dressing light; light equipment; light armaments
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
acceleration; speeding up
great mistake; serious error; blunder; complete misunderstanding
to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)