to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
serves you right!; see what happens!
wicked thought; wicked mind
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
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)
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
mark; sign; to mark; to put a mark on; trademark; paying attention to
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
smooth (i.e. without problems)
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; to find someone's fault; to get evidence on someone; to get a lead on someone
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
in the meanwhile; during the time
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana (means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge; in Indian philosophy)
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
calculation; computation; reckoning; consideration; calculation; estimation
syringe; hypodermic needle; injector
medicine; drug; chemical (agent); chemicals
amount; quantity; measuring; weighing
slack; slackening; sagginess; dullness; letdown; depression
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
hard to understand; incomprehensible; unintelligible
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice