to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
ridiculously; unusually; exceptionally
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
to cover one's private parts
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
trauma (usu. psychological)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
high-quality goods; choice goods
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
overswelling (of a blood vessel); engorgement; bulging; squaring one's shoulders; flexing one's muscles
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
to be filled to bursting; to burst
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon