to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
obstinate; stubborn; obstinate person; stubborn person
return match (esp. boxing); rematch
(software) update; upgrade (to a new version); upgrade (to a device, product, etc.); improvement
circuit; cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle); cycle; loop
conduct; behavior; behaviour
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
zitting cisticola (Cisticola juncidis); fan-tailed warbler
communication skills; communication ability
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
over-fond parent; doting parent
back country; remote countryside
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
amplitude; (degree of) instability; volatility; fluctuation
out of range; outside the limits (of ...); outside (a) range; outside the scope
(point of) similarity; resemblance
just one person; only one
alighting (from a train, bus, etc.); getting off; getting out (of a car)
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
drinking (sometimes esp. alcohol); drink; drinking party
diligent; hardworking; healthy; well; faithful; honest
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
stroke of the brush; touch; literary style
technology; technique; technical
having a long way to go; having a long road ahead of one; being a long way off; being far off
seeing eye to eye; reaching an agreement; coinciding in opinion
to interlace; to fit together; to combine; to mingle
to lift (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to raise; to hoist; to manipulate (a price) upward; to (artificially) raise; to push up
excellent; very good; exultant; elated
great laughter; burst of laughter
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point