hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to move forward; to move on
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
with a clink (click, clack)
to change (to); to switch (to); to be replaced (by)
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
occurrence; happening; incident; event
incomplete; unfinished; imperfect
rough sketch; design; cartoon
animation; animated film; animated cartoon
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
completion; perfection; accomplishment
to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
to pour in (liquids); to pour in (money); to pump in (investment)
breathing of a sleeping person
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start