to hug (someone) tight; to embrace; to give (someone) a tight hug; to cuddle
to pay back a debt; to have one's revenge; to settle a score; to get back at someone
(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
the last moment; the very end
smooth (skin, stone, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
open (attitude, etc.); openhearted; frank; open (space); spacious
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
storage; housing for equipment and machines; putting into computer memory; saving
many; numerous; various; large number of
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
barrier wall; bulkhead; partition; septum; diaphragm
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
patrol (with ships or aircraft); patrolling
falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off
with a boing; with a sproing; with a crack; with a pop; (hitting) with vigour; with a kick
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
perfect; complete; flawless
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
interview (with a doctor); history taking