mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
self-consciousness; self-awareness
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
with no physical defects; in perfectly good health; sound in wind and limb
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; appearing on the cover of a magazine
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
printing type; movable type; printed text; print
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
consideration; taking into account
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to find out; to discover; to locate
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
quick work; (clever) feat
to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind
completely unknown; unexpected; having no clue about
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
common-sense expectation; obvious conclusion; conventional wisdom; received opinion
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)