now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
clap (sound of wooden clappers); chop vigorously; slight movement (e.g. poke, small bird alighting); the end; originally end of a play, marked by clap of clappers; dot (esp. typographical)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
ultimate; final; last; eventual
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
implement for carrying heavy loads, generally made of bamboo and woven grass or rope
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
nutrient; nutritional supplement; nutritional tonic
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
should; must; -able; probably; likely
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
interior design; interior; upholstery
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
level of comfort (of objects you sit on)
shaking; shake; unsettledness; instability; existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word
article specially made to order; made-to-measure (custom-made) article
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
how long; how much; to what extent
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
square measure; size (e.g. of land); area; surface
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in