major volcanic eruption; large-scale eruption; violent eruption; great eruption
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
after the end (of something); post-
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
living thing; living creature; animal; life
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
intelligence or information network
having no idea; having no clue
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to get narrower; to contract
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
to put on airs; to assume importance
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
fast-talking; rapid talking
flagstaff; flagpole; arabis (any plant of genus Arabis, esp. tower mustard, Arabis glabra); rock cress
the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
whole cake; cake sold whole (as opposed to in individual slices)
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
inattention; absent-mindedness