in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
force (bulldoze) one's way through
careless; thoughtless; stupid; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
synthesized voice; synthesized speech
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
naturally; not surprisingly; it should be appreciated that; understandably; as a matter of course; as is obvious
maker; manufacturer; producer; producer (of a film, play, etc.)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
for this very reason; that is exactly why
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to pay back a debt; to have one's revenge; to settle a score; to get back at someone
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
all present; all concerned; all of us
to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
different (quality, nature); heterogeneous
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook