to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
masterpiece; best work; amusing blunder; funny mistake; boner
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to affect; to impact; to influence
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
never mind!; don't worry about it
ordinary person; average person; man in the street; everyman; (a) nobody
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
exhilarating; thrilling; intensely pleasurable
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to shake; to sway; to waver