prototype; model; pattern; archetypal
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
invisibly; secretly; privately
underground; subterranean
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
to push aside; to push one's way through
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
several people; a few people
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
chivalrous man who helps the weak and fights the strong; knight in shining armor; ruffians who act under the pretence of being chivalrous
horror film; horror movie
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to greedily try to win big (e.g. in mahjong); to swipe; to nick; to pilfer
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
head; lead; vanguard; first
to work without sleep or rest
mission; delegation; transmission
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
each time it happens; at all such times
near; nearby; not far off
being incident to; being accompanied by; being collateral with; being attached to
lump together; put all together
striding; swaggering; strutting; lording it over others; acting as though one owns the place; throwing one's weight around
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
telephone booth; telephone box
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)