having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
victory stand; winners' podium
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
with a scraping sound; with a grating sound; with force; hard; forcibly (carry out); forcefully; hard (e.g. food)
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
rather; sooner; preferably; on the contrary; if anything
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
review (of learned material); revision
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to become stormy; to become rough (of the sea); to fall into ruin; to become neglected; to become rough (of skin); to get chapped
starting; inauguration; launch; founding; establishment; start-up
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
return gift; return favour; revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)