deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
according to plan; as planned; on target
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
to pat (e.g. dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
after the end (of something); post-
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
living up to one's reputation
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
milli-; 10^-3; millimetre; millimeter
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
book; booklet; story book; pamphlet; notebook
to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)