to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to pair up; to form a pair; to mate; to copulate; (arch.) to fix (an arrow to the string); (arch.) to place outriders on the left and right
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
critical point (temperature)
to surge; to well up; to gush out
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
scoundrel; rascal; villain
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
(place) right in the center; dead center; dead centre; exact middle; heart
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
bad reputation; ill repute; bad name; (arch.) evil deed; (arch.) wrongdoing; (arch.) wrongdoer
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
comfort; consolation; diversion
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
four times; four-colour process printing; CMYK printing
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
to lick (all) up; to lick all over; to lick clean; to engulf (in flames); to consume (of fire); to sweep through
to burst open; to pop; to split
that well-known ...; the one and only ...; that; those; the
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
elm tree (esp. the Japanese elm, Ulmus davidiana var. japonica)
cracking; splitting; ripping; crashing; creaking; groaning
gurgling down; being sucked into; caving in suddenly
reflection; reflected light; reflected heat; glare
to rip (someone) off; to overcharge; to ask a high price
nuisance; obstructive (person); troublesome (person)
to tear off; to pluck off; to take forcibly
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
lightly; easily; carelessly
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse
two equal parts; exactly two parts
great physical power; animal strength