rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy
liquid crystal display; LCD; liquid crystal screen
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
orders; instructions; directive; command
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
deeply impressive; memorable; striking
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
fluffy; lumpy (e.g. clothing); uneven; bulging (e.g. muscles)
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
to be at a loss for words
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
face contorted and about to cry
moving about; stirring about
finding (lost property); picking up
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
minor offence; minor offense; misdemeanor; misdemeanour
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
to lower the curtain; to come to an end
to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped
to bend; to warp; to curve
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
apathy; lethargic state; state of lassitude
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
everybody; every last one of them; all
personality; character; individuality; personhood