to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
poison fang; sinister ways; crooked means; clutches
gradually; slowly but steadily; little by little; inch by inch
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
paralysis; palsy; numbness; loss of sensation; standstill; state of paralysis
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to run up to; to rush over
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
to attack; to go for; to come at; to pounce on; to jump on; to swoop down on
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
eardrum; tympanic membrane
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
dull; dreary; dissatisfying; disappointing; unattractive; unappealing
to lean coquettishly against; to snuggle into; to nestle into
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
light and darkness; light and shade
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
to slide into; to slip into
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
oracle; revelation; divine message
to eat (fodder, grass, etc.); to receive (a salary); to receive a stipend from one's lord
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)