ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
always; forever; very; greatly (esp. of hopes and desires)
inundation; submersion; flood
atmospheric pressure; air pressure; atmosphere (unit of pressure)
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
encumbrance; burden; drag
decoration; ornament; trimmings
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
succession; continuation; series; sequence
six (long cylindrical things)
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
joint; knuckle; tune; melody; node (of a plant stem); joint
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble
to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
tackling (to the ground); tackle (in rugby, hockey, etc.); tackle (position in American football); fishing tackle
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser
with no regard to appearances; without caring about how one looks
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
matter of time; question of time
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food