strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
in a day; in a brief space of time
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
to (see and) choose; to select; to diagnose (as); to judge; to estimate; to liken (to)
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
in spite of; despite; although; regardless of; irrespective of
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
vector; direction (e.g. of one's activities or interests); focus
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
leg band (e.g. on bird or hospital patient); ring; anklet
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
raptor; bird of prey; predatory bird
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
to make a lasting impression
what do you want?; can I help you?
branch; branch office; subdivision
chit; slip; ticket; voucher