to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
to rub against; to chafe; to quarrel
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
in tufts; tufty; bushy; thick; luxuriant
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
grey moustache; white beard
bat (Chiroptera spp.); umbrella; opportunist; turncoat
overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
this world; this life; the free world (outside of prison, the army, red light district, etc.); this corrupt world; present world
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
decoration; ornament; trimmings
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
laboratory; seminar room; professor's office
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
surgery; department of surgery (hospital, etc.)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also