in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
loser; owner of a lost article
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
to raise one's voice; to shout
to jump up and down; to hop
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
awkward (movements, speech, etc.); jerky; stiff; strained (relations); sour
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
again; once more; a second time
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to breathe out; to exhale
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
only; merely; but; no more than