to rise gradually; to rise slowly; to come up from below the stage (by being lifted up on the stage elevator)
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
accurate; correct; precise; exact
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
same score; deadlock; tie; draw
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
total; sum total; total amount
cheating (on an examination); cribbing
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
error; mistake; slip; bug
to step forward; to volunteer
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
personality; character; individuality; personhood
explanation; excuse; clarification; vindication; apology
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
people of color (colour); non-white races
and yet; though; when; in spite of
ptoo (sound of spitting); ptui; ptew; ptooey
earth; ground; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to become red; to redden; to blush
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to surge; to well up; to gush out
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice