to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to fall on one's shoulders (e.g. responsibility, duty)
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
to make someone eat; to deal (a blow); to play (a trick)
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
carelessness; careless mistake; blunder; wetting oneself; soiling oneself
dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently; gloomily
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
(not saying anything) no matter what
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
companion; partner; spouse
in a hurry; hurriedly; hastily; helter-skelter; hurry-scurry; in a panic
alternating between happiness and anxiety; swinging between joy and sorrow; being glad and sad by turns; oscillating between optimism and pessimism
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
not exactly correct, but pretty close to it; not far off the mark
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (suit)
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to like; to love; to be fond of
mad (with grief, love, etc.); crazy; out of one's mind; on the verge of insanity
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
rise of the curtain; opening of a play; beginning (e.g. of an era); start; opening (of a tournament, festival, etc.)
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
regret; repentance; remorse
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)