to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
announcement (e.g. in a train station)
thrust at the opponent's throat
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
one end; an end; part; fragment
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
to happen to have on hand or in stock
short pause; short interval
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
thousands; several thousand
orphan; person without friends
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
to cut open; to cut apart; to divide; to split
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
dark of the night; darkness of the night
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ)
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
height of summer; hottest part of summer
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising); plump; rotund
virile; tough; masculine; intense
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
palatial residence; stately mansion
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
side entrance; tradesman's entrance; service entrance; staff entrance
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise