to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
each time it happens; at all such times
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
(one's) quota; assignment
go that far; to that extent
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to chase; to run after; to pursue
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch