strong interaction; strong force
to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to put one's strength into
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
top of the head; vertex; parietal
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
literally; to the letter; literal
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
looking directly at; looking straight at; looking squarely at (e.g. a problem); facing (e.g. the truth); normal vision; emmetropia
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
descent; fall; drop; passing down (of an order, decree, etc.)
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
with a start; with a jump
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
to tattle; to tell on; to inform a superior of someone's actions
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to jump about; to jump around; to bounce about; to romp about
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far