to fix; to settle; to standardize; constant; definite; uniform
to become vulgar; to coarsen
contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting
to colour; to color; to grow lively; to become excited; to waver; to show uneasiness
with a creak; with a squeak; (packing) tightly; with a squeeze; relentlessly (criticize, complain, etc.); severely
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
dark brown; colour of tanned skin
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
whoosh (of something suddenly spreading, billowing, swelling, or gushing outward); fwoosh; (bursting) into tears; suddenly (crying)
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute; sharp-witted; shrewd; clever
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
extra-vaginal ejaculation
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
to happen to meet; to come across; to run into; to bump into
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
anguished; distressed; worried; horny
absolutely; positively; decidedly
wheedling child; spoiled child; pampered child; child who always demands attention
stereo (sound); stereo (player, set); stereo; stereophonic
evening deepens into night; the night wears on; night advances
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
to prostrate oneself (before)
tedious talk; impertinent talk; repetitious talk; saucy speech; pretentious statement
papier-mâché; something that looks good superficially; sham
remnants of a defeated army
roaring; thundering; thunderous; deafening; ear-splitting
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
in unison; as one; united
in the midst of the enemy
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen