first thing in the morning
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to attack; to assault; to assail
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
to crowd; to flock; to swarm
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
waterfowl; water bird; shorebird
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
cry (esp. animal); roar; chirp; tweet; bark; whine
to be surprised; to be astonished
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
flapping sound (of wings); fluttering; hum (of insects); whizz (of a flying arrow); whoosh
arrogant; haughty; calm; placid
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to include; to welcome (in a group); to let in; (arch.) to bring near; (arch.) to put close; (arch.) to let come near
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
serious; not joking; straight
without a moment's delay; leaving everything else unattended to
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
to flee; to take flight; to be ruined; to go down in the world; to settle down (e.g. in one location)
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float