how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
marine life; marine organism
spotted garden eel (Heteroconger hassi)
cnidarian (aquatic invertebrate of the phylum Cnidaria)
bottom of the ocean; seafloor; seabed; undersea; submarine
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
fresh water (i.e. not salt water)
difficult to imagine; quite unlikely to; very doubtful; would not expect
field; plain; prairie; tundra; moor; wilderness
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
finishing blow; coup de grâce
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to be silent; to say nothing
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
inspection; examination; checking
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
stronghold; citadel; headquarters
members; member; constituent
no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
irritation; annoyance; frustration
comparatively; relatively
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
broken; intermittent; disconnected
very; extremely; like the devil; as a demon
rolling (something) up by spinning it around; coiling