in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
time; season; period; phase; stage
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
antipathy; reluctance; resistance
tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
outline; summary; overview; synopsis; abstract; abridgment
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
instead; but (on the other hand)
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
special; particular; peculiar; unique