the law of the jungle; the strong prey on the weak; the weak become the victim of the strong
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
business world; business circles; (the) industry
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
bell pepper (esp. green); green pepper; sweet pepper; capsicum
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
superman; superhuman person; Superman (superhero)
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
throat; singing voice; gutter (inner margins of a book)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to one's heart's content or satisfaction
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
the whole sky; the firmament; the heavens; the empyrean
around the world; throughout the world
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect