to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
heel (of a shoe); heel; bad guy; player of villain roles
to make an appearance; to show up
completely black; black from top to bottom; black from head to toe
black; black stone; guilt; guilty person
sunshade; window shade; awning; lamp shade
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
hey there; I say; see here
to twist (e.g. someone's arm); to wrench
to be hard (to do); to be difficult; to require much effort; to be laborious; to be backbreaking; to have trouble (doing)
dull sound; muffled sound
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
weak; feeble; delicate; frail; helpless
error; mistake; slip; bug
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
adds emphasis to the following verb or indicates that the action is done forcefully or violently
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to turn pale; to lose color; to lose colour
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
rider (of a motorcycle, horse, etc.); biker
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover
situation (turn of events) being unfavorable (disadvantageous)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?