to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
left side; left-hand side
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
severe wound; serious wound; gash
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
by myself; in person; by oneself
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
metallic sound; metallic clank
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
grip (of hand); grip strength
thunderous roar; roaring sound
crushing (into pieces); smashing; cracking; breaking up
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
lightly; easily; carelessly
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
true character; real nature
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
bomb blast; blast (from an explosion); shock wave