immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
arrest; apprehension; capture
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
twice; again; second time
to look away; to avert one's eyes
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
closed circle (of suspects, in mystery fiction)
to be suspected (of); to be under suspicion (of)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
jumbling together; lumping together; mixing up
authenticity; credibility
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
remaining silent; keeping secret
order; item (of a budget revision, etc.); counter for go pieces; counter for surrounded positions (in go)
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
to throw into; to toss into
connivance; tacit consent; toleration; acquiescence
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
in the meanwhile; during the time
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to attempt; to test; to try out