to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to read the situation; to sense the mood
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
several years standing; over several years
useless; worthless; absurd; baloney
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
all of a sudden; unexpected; abrupt; sudden
how many people; a number of people
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
to be torn off; to come off; to be torn to pieces; to be torn to shreds
to have a chat with; to exchange words or promises; to promise; to get engaged
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
someone who studies very hard (at school); grind; swot; studying hard; cramming; swotting
half the body; half length
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)
hitting the ball squarely
deep blue sky; bottomless blue sky
obliteration; annihilation
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
every person; every mouth; every entrance