to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
recovery; undoing; recall
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
captive; prisoner (of war)
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
to commit suicide; to end one's life; (lit.) to choose death
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
troubles brought on by what one has written
to feel deeply ashamed (of)
(fully) exposed; bare; uncovered; in full view; undisguised; broad (accent)
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing
moment; brief space of time
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
under one's arm; (in) the armpit
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
with gusto; with wild abandon; enthusiastically; energetically
to rank (as); to occupy (a position); to be located (in); to be situated
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
big talk; boasting; bragging
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
sparse; thin; scattered; straggling; sporadic
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
acceleration; speeding up
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
other side; opposite side; other party
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
dead center; (right in the) middle; midst; midst (e.g. of a storm); heyday; (the) height (e.g. of a debate)
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another; successively
to knock down; to knock off