dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
news programme; news program
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
to gaze (at); to stare intently (at); to look fixedly (at); to fascinate; to enchant; to possess
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
to half-rise to one's feet
standing tall; towering; soaring
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
stock; products; goods (esp. stolen); loot; spoils
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
source of electricity; electrical power; power (button on TV, etc.)
button (clothing); push-button; button
to hang over; to cover; to lie over; to fall on one's shoulders; to become one's responsibility; to become a burden
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
leaving; quitting; retiring
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to leave word; to leave a message
to sit cross-legged; to sit at ease
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
enemy territory; hostile place
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
brake; drag; skid; brake (on inflation, spending, etc.); check; restraint
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to experience chest pain; to have a pain in one's chest; to feel sick at heart; to have one's heart ache; to be anguished
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
intimacy; affection; familiarity
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
anything and everything; just about everything
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite