hard-line policy; tough measure
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
following (e.g. someone's opinion); being servile to; adherence; compliance; emulation; mimicking
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
ugly; unattractive; unsightly; unseemly
to say no more; to sink into silence
to pass (of time); to elapse
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to be boiled down; to come to a standstill; to reach an impasse; to approach a conclusion (of a discussion, investigation, etc.)
grasp; catch; understanding
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
contrary to one's expectations
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
computer graphics; CG; computer-generated imagery; CGI
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
game console; games console; video game console; game machine; gaming device; gaming system
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
to slap; to strike; to spank
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
heavyweight (esp. boxing); heavyweight division
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years