to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
germination; germ; sprout; bud; sign
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
state of lethargy; absolute bewilderment; daze; mental numbness
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae
to make one's rounds; to patrol
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)
establishment; settlement
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
mental; psychological; physical
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
to surround; to crowd around
staying up late; keeping late hours; sitting up late at night; nighthawk
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
menace; threat; intimidation
to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to collapse into; to flop onto
senility; dotage; decrepitude
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
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