to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
to stiffen; to become stiff
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to disappear; to vanish into thin air
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
one's own army; one's own team
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
several years; a few years
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
clanging; empty; deserted
furnishings; implements; equipment
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
presence; sitting with; being with
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
ramification; branching off
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
armchair theory; impracticable theory
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
complete change; about-face
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to be overcome with emotion
maid; helper; help; assistance
calm; composed; leisurely
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse