to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
stirring; slight movement
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
anything and everything; just about everything
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
choices; alternatives; options
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
closing credits (film, TV); end credits
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
manner of using one's hands
behaving in a way characteristic of teenagers going through puberty, esp. by being overly self-conscious; (lit.) 2nd year of junior high sickness
personality; individuality; TV personality; celebrity
to arrive home; to return
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
belief; faith; conviction
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
serious; severe; grave; acute
to run around; to bustle about; to busy oneself
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out
recess; break time; break between classes; free period; recess time; recreation hour
decision; determination; resolution