indecisively; hesitantly; irresolutely; wishy-washily
to spit out; to eject; to dump
occasional; infrequent; rare
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
to do (something negative); to make (a blunder); to commit (an error); to eat (up); to drink
exclusion; removal; elimination; clearing away; getting rid of
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
to be possible to say; to be able to say; (arch.) said; (arch.) have said
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to underrate; to make light of
(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
with a slap; smack; wham; sound of striking with something solid; zap; crack
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
partly open; in half bloom
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
pit of one's stomach; bottom of one's heart; one's true feelings; one's innermost thoughts
to boost; to force up; to push up
pressure; oppression; suppression
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge