such; this sort of; like this
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
to want something desperately; to want something (so badly one can taste it)
item; something that one "just has to have"
gem; jewel; precious stone
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
threat; intimidation; menace
to be indicated as the winner of a bout by the raising of the referee's fan; to be declared the winner
hands and feet; limbs; person at one's beck and call; person at hand; reliable worker
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
person who is ...; thing that is ...
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front