compression; condensation; constriction; compaction
a blink of time; (lit.) the time it takes to say "Ah!"
rational; reasonable; logical
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
binding hand and foot; temporary feeling of paralysis; sleep paralysis; being tied down with money
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
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
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
throw; throwing; throwing event
feeling; sensitivity; emotion
to blow off; to be blown off
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
to thrust into; to shove into; to push into; to drive into
to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
vitality; (one's) life force
pale; pallid; bluish-white
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
to cheer; to jeer; to mock
story; tale; talk; discussion
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
progress; advance; improvement; development
without; but if; otherwise; or else
beyond help; past salvation; incorrigible; irredeemable
to be transparent; to show through