playing dead; feigning death; playing possum
impossible proposition; unreasonable proposal; tall order
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
exploitation; overuse; abuse
level ground; plain; flatland
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
perception; sensing; noticing
ultramarine colour (color)
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
roost; nest; pad; crib; one's home
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
aspect; phase; condition; modality (philosophy)
composition; constitution
thorough; exhaustive; complete
great hurry; great haste; rush
plants and animals; flora and fauna
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
completely; fully; entirely
to begin to get dark; to begin to set (the Sun)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
just past noon; afternoon
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition
strong interaction; strong force
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
to rush back; to run back
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
complete; whole; perfect; safe