occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
lacking skill; uninspiring; unexciting; dull; unrefined; boring (from being too plain)
to laugh (something) off; to dismiss with a laugh; to pooh-pooh
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
one by one; one after another; successively
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
eight (long cylindrical things)
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
irregularity; unsteadiness; disorderly
plural; multiple; several
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
addition; annexation; appendage
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
induced explosion; secondary explosion
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
from right to left; in one ear and out the other; nice and quick; with speed and address; without further ado
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
labored breathing; laboured breathing; dyspnea; dyspnoea
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
to wring the neck; to strangle
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
unusual power; superpower; ability beyond that of humans
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
unanticipated; unexpected
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner