conversely; on the contrary
instant; moment; for an instant
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
endless; boundless; everlasting
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
to be reminded of; to call to mind
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
extermination; annihilation
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
high (e.g. ball in baseball); highish; on the expensive side; comparatively expensive; wait tile which produces a winning hand with a higher score
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
composed expression; clear face
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
decision; settlement; definition
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)