to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
to turn over; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (a flag); to let (a skirt, cape, etc.) flap in the wind
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
appearance; emergence; advent; arrival; showing up; coming to existence
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
what do you want?; can I help you?
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
one's duty; responsibilities pertaining to one's work
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
plate (e.g. nameplate, license plate); plate (dish); (tectonic) plate; (home) plate; pitcher's mound; plate; plate
to stick (into); to pierce; to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
union; joining; conjugation
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
material; material properties; quality of material; quality of wood; quality of lumber
two equal parts; exactly two parts
movie; film; motion picture
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
whole book; whole volume; whole story
to run around; to bustle about
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
to jump; to leap; to splash (of oil, mud, etc.); to spatter; to burst; to crack open
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
spreading; disseminating; scattering; diffusion (of light, gas)
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
smelling of mold; musty; putrid; old-fashioned; stale; hackneyed