to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to dress up as; to disguise oneself as; to play the role of
to borrow; to rent; to hire; to make use of (another's help, wisdom, etc.); to obtain; to use (for another purpose)
to smear all over; to slather on; to besmear; to paint heavily; to spread thickly; to bedaub (with paint)
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
loose and disheveled hair
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
to ascend; to go up; to climb
guest seating (e.g. theater, stadium); passenger seat (e.g. taxi); audience
threat; intimidation; menace
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
the situation reverses itself; the table is turned; the shoe is on the other foot
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
stepping back; drawing back
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
completely exhausted; dog-tired; dreadfully weary; terribly frustrated; limp; weak
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
signature phrase; signature saying; closing spiel; surefire line; catchphrase
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide