to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
unpredictability; element of surprise
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
fine thread; hempen cord; slender; narrow; narrowness
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
match (contest); to match with; to go well with
to watch steadily; to stare
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
heart; guts; nerve; central part
to beat fast (of a heart); to hammer
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)
to breathe out; to exhale
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
instant; moment; for an instant
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
licking; lapping up; (eating up) quickly; gobbling up
to rush out from one's mouth (words, phrases, etc.)
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune