science (inc. mathematics, medicine, etc.); natural science; science department (university); science course; science (as a school subject)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
to complete decisively; to do to completion
prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
even more; still more; further
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to show signs of; to appear
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
(with a) start; fright; alarm; creaking; cracking; snapping
to stiffen; to become stiff
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
toilet; restroom; bathroom; lavatory
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
frantic dash; rushing at full speed
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
restlessly; restively; agitated; fidgety
tall figure; high stature
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
one act (play, etc.); scene; event
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
really; truly; indeed; good grief