bugling (sound); honking; grumbling; complaining; car; automobile
everything; for (to) everything; (in) anything
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
this way and that; (by) various means; (by) every means
power; might; authority; influence
exceptional item; extraordinary product
knowing; (an) acquaintance
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
big hit; smash hit; popular item (e.g. movie, music)
exhilarated; all smiles; tickled pink; pleased as punch
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
journal; magazine; periodical
feature (e.g. newspaper); special edition; report
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
making (book, etc.) into film; making a screen version; adapting for the screen
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
vulgar; in poor taste; cheap; low-brow
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
writing (e.g. as a profession)
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
recreation; diversion; relaxation
(not so) much; (not) very
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
this and that; one thing and another
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious