faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
leisure time; idle moment
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to knock down the price of; to make a successful bid (for an article); to buy at auction
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to concern; to be related
blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe
to choose one's words (with care); to be careful with one's words
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
button (clothing); push-button
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
steel; steal (baseball, basketball); still (picture)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
arm; skill; efforts; ability
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to make a speech; to address
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding