to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
your husband; her husband
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
high-quality goods; choice goods
these guys; these fellows
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
setting sail; putting out to sea; starting anew; embarking on something new
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to confess; to speak out; to disclose; to tell
departure (of a boat, plane); setting sail; leaving port; putting out to sea; takeoff
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
stronghold; citadel; headquarters
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)