to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
blockage; blockade; blocking up; stoppage; obstruction; occlusion
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to show up; to appear; to turn up
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
misfortune; adverse fortune; hapless fate; checkered (life, career, etc.); varied; eventful
to meet fortuitously; to meet by chance; to happen across
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
to serve; to work for; to attend
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
impression; strong belief (of the judge); conviction
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
that's a different matter; that's a different story
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
sight (e.g. of a gun); aim; alignment
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
sudden; abrupt; improvised; hasty; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
involuntarily; instinctively; without realizing; unconsciously
head-on fight; direct confrontation; head-to-head contest
prospects of victory; chances of success
ugh (when angry, irritated, etc.); ack; ach; tsk; keh
victory or defeat; match; contest; game