meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
self-evident truth; obvious fact; truism; axiom
to rise to the surface; to surface; to stand out (e.g. against a background)
number of ken (in length or breadth)
purple lightning; flash; swordflash
shock resistance; impact resistance
overheating; overexcitement
steam; vapour; vapor; steamboat; steam locomotive
to entwine; to follow about
high compression; high pressure
prime field; figurine (used in modeling, dollmaking, etc.)
motive power; driving force
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
black joke; black comedy; morbid humor
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
childish; child-like; immature; infantile
indiscriminately; recklessly
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
silence; stillness; quietness