nature; the natural world; realm of nature
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to order; to command; to appoint
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
beauty of form (oft. used of nature); beauty of a sculpted shape
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
yum cha; eating snacks (esp. dim sum) with tea
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period
procurement; purchase; buying; school store; co-op; school canteen
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
dangling heavily; swaying to and fro; strolling; rambling; idly; lazily
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
discovery; detection; finding
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
adoration which is performed three times or repeatedly; act of worship which is performed three times or repeatedly
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
to have an eye on; to zero in on
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to attack; to assault; to assail
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
circuitous; roundabout; indirect