deciding first; settling (a matter) first; first priority
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
judgment; judgement; discernment
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to outwit; to get the better of; to leave (an opponent) dumbfounded; (lit.) to expose (someone's) nose
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to heat; to heat up; to get excited; to get worked up; to get fired up
iron plate; steel plate; sure thing; certain winner
this sort of; this type of
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
encouragement; cheering on
to muffle one's voice; to speak (or sob, etc.) quietly
to be muffled; to be mumbled; to be muttered
endless; boundless; fathomless; eternal
to force open; to push open
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
hope; wish; aspiration; (bright) prospects; expectation
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love