to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
to stop (plug) one's ears
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
crucible; melting pot; melting pot (of cultures, ideas, etc.); state of ecstasy; state of fevered excitement
spine; backbone; spinal column
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
watching while standing (e.g. a play)
crowd (e.g. of spectators); huge audience
notice; attention; observation
quick work; (clever) feat
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
romantic; spicy; coquettish
pearl; Perl; purl (knitting stitch)
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
feel (of a material); texture
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
story; tale; legend; plot; storyline
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
having vague fears; feeling alarmed; feeling gloomy (about the future); feeling apprehension
slim; slender; slight; delicate
beautiful well-proportioned woman (body 8 times longer than head)
body; body blow (in boxing)
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
fishnet stockings (tights)
fine line; weight of thread; slit-eyed