to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things
in high spirits; excited; energetic
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
like water; like it grows on trees
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
proportion; proportional representation section (of an election)
versatility; multiplicity of use
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
to not match well (e.g. at the seams); to not mesh properly (of gears); to differ (e.g. of opinions); to clash; to be in conflict (e.g. with the facts)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
cut; cutting; omission; cutting; haircut; (continuous) shot (in a film or TV show); illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.)
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
to name; to call; to christen; to term
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
lock; lock (in rugby); lock forward
heating; application of heat
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
world; society; people; the public
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease