in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
unappealing; uninteresting; lacking charm
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
cooperation; collaboration
reserve funds; emergency funds
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
price; cost; charge; payment; bill; fee
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
on paper; in the newspapers; in a letter
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to meet someone's requirements; to meet expectations; to go along with what somebody wants
to be bulky; to be unwieldy; to grow voluminous
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
heavy blow; thump; wallop; belt; whack
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
what people say; rumours; public opinion
shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)
reset; fresh start; new beginning
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to arrive at (a certain outcome); to come to; to end with
feeling of happiness; sense of well-being; euphoria
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
top of the head; crown of the head
to hit and break open; to crush; to smash
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
tale; short story; sketch comedy; skit
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
all day long; all the day; throughout the day