gradually; slowly but steadily
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
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)
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
transcendence; excellence; superiority
starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
dreamy state of mind; ecstasy; trance
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
to be prominent; to be conspicuous
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
to shake; to jolt; to rock; to swing
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
business world; business circles; (the) industry
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
some people; a few people; several people
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
city centre (center) (esp. capital city); urban centre; heart of city a metropolis
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
seeing (or dropping) off, then later picking up or going to meet (the same person)
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
passing on to the next life; death; giving up a struggle; submission; being at one's wits' end; being flummoxed
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps