to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to flare up; to burst into flames
to burst open; to pop; to split
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
member; participant; attendee; lineup (sport)
notice; attention; observation
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
keep up your strength; chin up!
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to whine; to make feeble complaints
otherwise; if not; or else
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
willow (any tree of genus Salix); weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
slim waist; slender figure; willowy figure; waist of a willow tree
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
Moro; Muslim inhabitant of the Philippines; conspicuously; openly; completely; entirely
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional attack on a weakened enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
(social) class; rank; grade
special promotion (in rank or grade)