to be troublesome; to require the aid and labour of others
more than anything; above all else
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
display; array (of things); succession (of things)
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
dreamy state of mind; ecstasy; trance
inexperienced; incompetent; inept; incapable; careless
confused; flustered; at a loss
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
freedom; free man; free woman
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
sabot; wooden shoe; work-to-rule; go-slow strike; slowdown
slimy; slippery; greasy; smoothly (of CGI movements, video streaming, etc.)
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
to conceal one's true nature or feelings; to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
estrangement; alienation; neglecting to stay in contact
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
bump; lump; protuberance; swelling
rendezvous; tryst; (lover's) meeting; (secret) date
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
smacking one's lips (over food)
couple with a large age disparity
to reach an agreement; to come to an understanding; to compromise (with); to get along well with
boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive
single (i.e. unmarried) person; someone alone
to envy; to be envious (of); to be jealous (of)
selection (esp. from many people for an important job position); exceptional promotion
major progress; huge advance