tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
roaring; thundering; thunderous; deafening; ear-splitting
considerably; greatly; a lot
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment
to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
stomach (esp. a pig's stomach or a cow's rumen); pork stomach
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
right in the midst of; right at the height of
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
millet or rice cake, roasted and hardened with starch syrup and sugar (sometimes including peanuts, etc.)
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
what kind of business; what sort of matter
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
faith; belief; piety; devotion; godliness
reason; cause; circumstances
to appease; to suppress; to calm
to understand from experience
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter