slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
(right at the) side; just beside
previous engagement; prior contract
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
slap in the face; slap on the cheek
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
heart; guts; nerve; central part
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to go ahead; to pull ahead
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends)
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
sweet (voice, fragrance, etc.)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
in the same way as; just like
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve