shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
at least; at most; (even) just
spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
(for an object) to be shiny; to be glossy; (for a woman) to be alluring; to look sexy
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
technology; technique; technical
stout; corpulent; plump; voluptuous
to finger; to tamper (with)
directions; instructions; orders; command
being good-for-nothing; useless person
softness; gentleness; weakness
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); condensation (of a vapour or gas)
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
to ripen (fruit, grain, etc.); to become ripe
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to resuscitate; to revive; to regain consciousness; to come round
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
now (with the nuance of 'the last moment'); this late in the game
comfort; consolation; diversion
evil spirit (that can possess people)
to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck
silently (as the grave); quietly (as in death)
right in the midst of; right at the height of
taking part on the spur of the moment; participating without registering beforehand; last-minute entrant; specking on flower petals
extra (e.g. in a film); supernumerary; extra; surplus; excess
impression given by a painting or image
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet