to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
extra-large (clothing size); XL; language laboratory; LL
set menu; fixed-course menu; table d'hôte
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
consolation party (held after failure or defeat)
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
superiority complex; sense of superiority
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
preparatory phase; preparatory period
determination; resolution
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
mimicry; imitation (of someone, something)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to sink (into); to get depressed
excessive; unmerited; generous; past participle
way; course; the only way
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
sexy; popular; well-liked
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
decline; downturn; drop; (mental) depression; low spirits
sweet and sour; bittersweet
trauma (usu. psychological)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to finger; to touch; to play with; to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
stroke; caress; soft (object); dreamlike (object); tender (object)
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
number of times; frequency; count
to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
active; dynamic; behavioural
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky