slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
accumulation; accumulate; store
blood; blood; ancestry; (the) blood; feelings
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
mild; calm; gentle; quiet; congenial; amicable
case (of a machine, computer, etc.); casing; housing; enclosure; cabinet; chassis
in one's own way or style
man; male; masculine gender
entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
a gap develops; a significant difference emerges
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
sharp sighted; easily awakened
actual profit; practical use; benefit
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
how long; how much; to what extent
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance