(essential) utilities; lifeline
reinforcement; strengthening
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
to lend an ear to; to listen to
without sparing time for sleep
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
explosion; rupture; break off
in succession; one by one
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
dad; daddy; papa; pa; pop
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
how long; how far; how much
fifth day of the month; five days
infrared rays; infrared radiation
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
material; substance; matter
piece; fragment; one (object)
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)
when; how soon; how long until
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
to say goodbye; to bid farewell