opening fully; full throttle; full power
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
gem; jewel; precious stone
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
such ... as; or some such
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
to push (something) against
virginity (of a male); virgin; (Catholic) nun; sister
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
firmly; solidly; heartily
tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); fringe; bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); cluster (of flowers); segment (of a tangerine, etc.); section
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze