one school; one sect; one denomination; one party; one faction; one group
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent
to try to do; to attempt to do
to knock down; to send flying
tailspin; spin; drilling; boring
falling over; toppling sideways
eccentricity; eccentric behaviour
to half-rise to one's feet
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
acquaintance; close friend
to become empty; to be emptied
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to help (someone) to their feet; to help (someone) up
to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
pale; pallid; bluish-white
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to make oneself pleasant to everybody; to smile at everybody; to try to please everybody; to make things pleasant
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
for the time being; at present; (arch.) hindrance
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on