to be true to nature; to be lifelike
haughty; arrogant; pompous; self-important
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
what did you do?; is anything the matter?; what seems to be the problem?; can I help you?
to shake; to waver; to tremble
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
standard; set; routine; decided
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
reaching; attaining; arrival
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
knock on wood; touch wood; heaven forbid; God help me; absit omen!
to manage something successfully; to be successful
the way one works; one's working manner
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
second; number two; runner-up
setting; installing; setting up (meeting, conference, etc.); stage setting; setting (of a novel, movie, play, etc.)
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
progress; pace; carriage; step; stage
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
genius; prodigy; natural gift
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
arranging in a line; standing in a row; parallel (electronics, computing, etc.)