to listen attentively to; to be lost in
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
composed expression; clear face
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to stick up (hair, etc.); to stand up straight; to stand up abruptly; to jump to one's feet; to stand in one place, doing nothing in particular; to stand around
aloof; morose; stuck-up; smelling strongly of something; having a pungent smell
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to act lovestruck; to be fawning; to act affectionate
mumbling; muttering; complaining (continuously) about something
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)
sharply; harshly; stingingly
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
describing; comparing; form; figure; personal appearance; one's face and figure
difficult to ...; hard to ...
violent emotion; passion; fury
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
lying down and getting up; waking; getting up; living (with); staying (with)
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
self-respect; self-confidence; guts; backbone; pride; drive
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
to have more losses than wins
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
elementary; basic; rudimentary
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
rising up; towering; plump; chubby; shaggy; hairy
desire to tease; desire to cause mischief
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky