to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
popular (with); in favour (with); well received
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
in unison; as one; united
to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
barren land; sterile soil; wasteland
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
coherence; order; focus; point
to view the past with nostalgia
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
triumphant return; returning in triumph
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize
craving; longing; thirsting
presenter; speaker; performer; actor; participant (in a TV show or TV panel)
to be on the right track; to go well
to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
quadruped walking; walking on four legs
tail (animal); tail end; tip
failed creative work; flop; dud; bomb
holding out a little longer
identifying signal; recognition signal; (radio) call sign
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
three parts; three copies
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)