to step on (a nail); to run (a nail) through one's foot; to put one's foot through (the floor)
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to break off (mid-sentence); to stop (saying)
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to shake one's head (in denial)
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
flood of emotions; many thoughts
to show one's affection; to express one's love
of all things (people, places, days, etc.)
black; black (coffee); exploitative (company); overly harsh; boldface; blackface
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
to look around; to survey
everywhere; all over the place; here and there; at every turn
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)