to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring
to dance; to perform dance steps
date (year, month and day)
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
to stop (someone) by throwing one's arms around them; to catch (someone) in one's arms; to hold (someone) back
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
external injury; external wound; (physical) trauma
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
one leap (i.e. skipping intermediate stages); one jump; one step; jumping (with both feet together)
no, not like that (but like this)
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
who cares?; I don't give a damn; what does it matter?
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
with a (light) slapping sound
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
absolutely (ought to); by all means; all; entirely
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
dark of the heart; depths of the human mind; (arch.) distress about one's beloved child
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
paralysis; palsy; numbness; loss of sensation; standstill; state of paralysis
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
selfishness; selfish motive
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
to multiply; to crossbreed; to cross-breed; to mix (e.g. paint colours)
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
Imperial cortege (procession)
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
half joking; being (only) half serious; (in a) jocular vein
large river; epic (of a novel, drama, etc.); long-form; large-scale
sobbing; weeping; whimpering