to knock down; to slap down; to floor
sexual excitement; estrus; oestrus; rut; (coming into) heat
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to crawl out of; to creep out of
subject matter of a painting; art supplies; art materials
tool; implement; means; furniture
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
complete set; all; everything
nest-building; making a hive, web, den, etc.
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
spirit of a true artisan; (a craftsman's) pride in one's work
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
same room; sharing a room; occupying the same room
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
dark place; unlit spot; darkness