(not) merely; (not) simply
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to thrust away; to send flying
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
to examine someone's expression
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
to raise one's voice; to shout
considerably; greatly; a lot
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
skip (bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot); skipping (over); skip (captain of a curling team); skipper
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to have a hard time of it
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
adversity strengthens the foundations; after a storm comes a calm; what doesn't kill you makes you stronger
good feeling; feeling good
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
splash; spray; chance blow; by-blow; getting dragged into (a quarrel, etc.)
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
stomach; breadbasket; inner man; dietary needs
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
keeping an eye on people's belongings (so they don't get stolen)
calling by name; designation; nomination
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
though; notwithstanding; although
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
already; now; no longer; not any more
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe