if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
root; joint; base; crotch
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
to writhe (in pain); to squirm; to wriggle
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
flames produced by an explosion; explosive flames
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
to break on the shore and retreat (of a wave)
sea breeze; salty wind; briny air
to blaze down on; to beat down on; to shine down upon
to tan (i.e. suntan); to burn
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
to peel; to skin; to pare
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
heap; pile; stack; full measure
pleasant feeling; good vibes
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
to peel off; to come off; to be taken off
sweet flavour; sweet flavor; flattery; stupidity
to mix; to stir; to blend
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
seeing in the dark; night vision
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
incredible; extraordinary; exceptional; phenomenal
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
for some reason or other; somehow; whatsitsname; what-you-call-it; and so on; and you know the rest
to pay no heed to; to not care about; to take no notice of
near oneself; close to one; familiar
frequency (of occurrence)