straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
now that you say that; now that you mention it
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of
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
face; looks; vestiges; trace
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
invisibly; secretly; privately
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
heart; guts; nerve; central part
to jump; to leap; to break up; to close; to hit (e.g. to have a car hit something or someone)
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
name; given name; first name
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
fluorescent lamp; fluorescent light; person who is slow to react; someone slow on the uptake
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
general manager; GM; guided missile; genetically modified; GM
sudden change; complete change