clearly; distinctly; vividly
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
despite; in spite of; not worrying about; without fear of
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
to be highhanded; to be arrogant; to be overbearing
to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
breathing techniques; breath control
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
nice; good; well-executed
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
deep emotion; strong feelings
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
near; nearby; not far off
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
difficult situation; adverse circumstances; predicament; trouble; dilemma; distress
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
skewer; spit; skewering; impalement; running through (e.g. with spear)
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
loose and disheveled hair
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to be surprised; to be astonished
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in