largest class; top category
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
regular time; stated period
news flash; news special; special newscast; special news bulletin
draft; draught; handprint; signed hand-print
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
slapping the opponent with the open hand
to not take seriously; to take lightly
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
(relating to) gender; sex; sexual
destruction (esp. of evidence); spoliation; suppression; hiding; concealment
impossible; unlikely; improbable
diligent; absorbed (in something)
to start working; to take action
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
present post; current office; (an) incumbent
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
pickoff attempt; throw to check a runner
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
to join hands; to join forces; to work in cooperation; to link up; to partner with