to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver; to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
musical composition; tune
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
a few years ago; some years back
unfortunately; regrettably
profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
stain; blot; flaw; disgrace
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe
hostility; animosity; enmity
to cut one's hand; to cut one's connections (with); to break off relations (with); to cut ties (with)
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
chit; slip; ticket; voucher
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
to be dispersed; to get separated
to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to be soluble (in); to be used up (of money or time); to be wasted
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
done; just done; just finished
definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
feeling startled; getting a shock; prank; practical joke
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
floatingly; driftingly; softly; gently; restlessly; uncertainly
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
quickly; swishing; whooshing
to raise one's voice; to shout
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
cooperation; tie-up; joint business; partnership; alliance; sponsorship
(online) music distribution service; music streaming service