action; operation; effect; function
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
to lull (a child) to sleep; to put a person to sleep
tears of regret; bitter tears; vexation; chagrin
packing; crating; packaging
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
endless argument; pointless argument; fruitless dispute; futile discussion; (lit.) argument over whose field to water (during a drought)
undulation; winding; meandering; swell (of waves); surge; billow
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
men and women of all ages
top recommendation; (something) highly recommended
extensive knowledge; erudition
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
to push (a thing) out; to jut out (can have a negative nuance); to protrude; to rise out the trap door (on stage)
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
completely exhausted; dead tired; knackered
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
to breathe out; to exhale
effect; result; worth; use; avail
grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
number of votes obtained (polled)
narrow margin; slim margin
to improve one's skill (esp. at calligraphy or drinking larger amounts of alcohol)
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
to stop crying; to cry oneself out