suffocation; choking; asphyxia
central part; heart (of a city)
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
opposite side; opposition
(not) so much; (not) that much
second arrow; second move; second step
Tuesday; fire (second of the five elements)
match (to light fire with)
The Little Match Girl (1845 short story by Hans Christian Andersen)
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
remote control; remote operation
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
failure to reach agreement
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
-smell; stinking of; smacking of; hinting of
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
literally; to the letter; literal
leaving one's own house (e.g. when going to war); departure; setting out; starting a new life; starting life anew
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly