to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to choke; to be choked by; to be stifled by
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
again; once more; a second time
reality; actuality; hard fact
easily bored; quick to lose interest; fickle; capricious
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
to accept; to receive; to agree
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
duvet; bed cover; coverlet; quilt; comforter; eiderdown
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
retainer; vassal; servant
peace (esp. of the world); tranquillity; calm
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
other side; opposite side; other party
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health