electricity; (electric) light
to turn on; to switch on; to light up
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
vaulting horse; vaulting box; box horse
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
to remove; to move out of the way
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to be wet; to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to throw open; to leave open
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
dropping (of tears, dew, etc.); falling off; dropping off; inadvertently (coming to the surface); letting out (e.g. a secret)
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
grasp; catch; understanding
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
simple honesty; tactless frankness
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive