spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
(formal) shirt; dress shirt; business shirt; button-up shirt
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
to be transparent; to show through
president (of a society); chairman
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
lighting (a lamp); turning on a light
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
how can (one) do something
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides); melody; section of a pop song
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
assistance; backing; reinforcements
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
care; kea (Nestor notabilis)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit