to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
that is to say; so that means
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
indulgence (e.g. in alcohol, women, etc.); debauchery; dissipation
personification; impersonation; embodiment
looking away; looking aside
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
admiration; being impressed (by)
leader; magnate; big head
the big two...; two major...; two main...
contradiction; inconsistency
to feel like an idiot; to make a fool of yourself
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
ardent; passionate; vehement
narrow-minded; intolerant; petty
enduring something out of pride; putting up with it; grinning and bearing it
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
iron grill; iron grille; iron lattice; prison
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
chamber; room; home of a monk; monk; Chinese "room" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
deserted (esp. store, market, town, streets); quiet; inactive (business, trade, etc.); slack; idle; free
woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves); beggar; (arch.) Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
have a good day; take care; see you
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
necessary information; required fields (e.g. in a form)
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
preparatory phase; preparatory period
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital
extreme foolishness; grave stupidity; big fool; damn idiot; utter fool
holding a ceremony; wedding ceremony
wealthy person; millionaire
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
front garden; front yard; vestibule (of the ear)
taking care of one's health; recuperation; covering (with a protective material); coating; curing (concrete)
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket