to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to whine; to sing; to chirp
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to begin to fall (rain, etc.)
light rain; rain falling at a time of sadness; condoling rain
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
charming; fascinating; beautiful; elegant; graceful; sweet
to shoot out (lights, window, etc.)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
personal combat; one-to-one fight
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
simple (e.g. matter); problem free; hopeless; the end (i.e. leaving one at a loss of words); dumbfounding
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
diminutive; dwarfish; pygmy; narrow (e.g. thinking); small
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
to wring the neck; to strangle
maintaining the status quo
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle