to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
secret story; unknown episode
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
diversionary tactics (maneuvering); disguise; hide by camouflage
summer vacation; summer holiday
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
(Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights); foundational principle; idea; conception (e.g. of the university); doctrine; ideology
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
index; indices; indicator
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to intensify; to be excited; to fly into a rage; to dash against; to encourage
ennui; languishing; feeling of exhaustion; lassitude; lethargy
attending a funeral procession; seeing off the deceased; burial of someone's remains; observing a burial
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
joyful (news, event, etc.); joyous; delightful (e.g. result); pleasing (e.g. sight); gratifying; welcome
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
disillusionment; disillusion; disenchantment
unimpressive; unimpressed
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
(being moved) deeply; (feeling) profoundly; (going) straight to one's heart; going numb; stinging (pain)
to finish reading; to read through; to figure out; to fully anticipate
pasturing (e.g. cattle); letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
act (usu. undesirable); action; deed; conduct
ability; capability; skill
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)