to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
mental derangement; madness; insanity
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
confused; chaotic; jumbled; upside-down
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
ornament; decorative object; figurehead; leader without real power
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
to look down on (someone); to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
lightly; easily; carelessly
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to be unable to stand; to be weak in the knees; to be paralyzed (e.g. with fear) (paralysed); to be dumbfounded
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
crack; fissure; rift (in a relationship); split; crack
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to fly around; to scatter
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)