staring-out (down) game; game in which two children looking at each other try to make the opponents laugh first; constant looking at something (e.g. the computer screen, the clock, etc.)
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
crunching; chewing or crushing something hard; hard and crunchy; very skinny; emaciated
control; check; restraint; inhibition
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
flying; leaping; zero; naught; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo); running out of points (zero or fewer)
to crawl out of; to creep out of
to raise oneself up to one's full height; to strike a daunting pose
being unhuman; being removed from humanity; being unworldly
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
half the body; half length
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
gum; rubber; eraser; condom
(smelling) strongly; pungently; furiously; indignantly; fuming
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
frequency; number of times; incidence; degree (e.g. temperature); strength (e.g. alcohol, lens, etc.)
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
testimonial; certificate of commendation
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to be careless; to be inattentive; long and disheveled (e.g. hair) (dishevelled); (arch.) flaring up (fire); (arch.) rising (e.g. steam)
the 36 (ancient Chinese military) strategies (of which the last resort was said to be beating a retreat)
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
complete change; about-face
numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)