to struggle in the water; to be drowning; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
to row; to paddle; to pedal (a bicycle, etc.); to swing (on a swing); to work (a hand pump); to push through (a thicket, deep snow, etc.)
as (one) walks on, and on
exit; way out; outlet; vent
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
to put one's hand on; to touch
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
frizzy (hair); wiry; sizzling; frizzling; stingingly (of heat or cold); painfully
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
colonnade; row of columns
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
mental derangement; madness; insanity
bottom of the water; bottom of the sea; river bottom
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring
to move along; to go alongside; to walk along; to follow; to run down (one's cheek, leg, etc.); to trickle down
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
back-to-back; facing in opposite directions; two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked (esp. with something dangerous or undesirable); on bad terms; at odds
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
chance (of success); odds
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
decisive; resolute; determined; firm
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
(not) even once; (not) ever
postponement; deferment; hesitation; delaying; suspended sentence
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret