just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to close (one's eyes); to shut
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
nine parts; nine percent; almost
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
comparatively; relatively
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to lean against; to set against
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
danger; peril; hazard; risk
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
floating; buoyancy; fishing float; bobber; buoy; lifebuoy
to jar; to creak; to grate
to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
to hit (e.g. to have a car hit someone); to run into; to reject; to deny; to eliminate; to exclude; to flip
pistol; handgun; revolver
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate