to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to burn hotly; to burn redly; to lose one's temper; to get mad; to be upset
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to be able to manage somehow or another
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
difference; variation; difference
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
(arch.) to be; (arch.) to be (location); sum of money
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
battery; battery; pitcher and catcher
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
now; the present time; just now; another; more
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to