switching on and off (of a light); flashing; blinking; flickering
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
although I say; although one might say; although called
natural phenomenon (phenomena)
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
righteousness; justice; right
in advance; beforehand; previously
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
medium; mediocrity; average
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to play a leading role; to play a central part
extensive; vast range; wide scope
standing together in a disorderly fashion; standing close around; crowding together; flooding in (applicants, election candidates, etc.)
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
superiority complex; sense of superiority
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
knowing; (an) acquaintance
riding fast; driving a horse fast
decision; judgment; resolution
cutting; cutting off; severing
deterioration; degradation; drop in quality; becoming unattractive (because of aging)