to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to indicate; to show; to point to
technology; technique; technical
progress; advance; improvement; development
as; because; with; due to
interruption; suspension; break
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
exemption; exoneration; discharge
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
water's edge; beach; shore
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
vitality; energy; dynamism
strong-willed; strong of heart
frightening; scary; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) exaggerated; (arch.) huge
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
to persuade; to coax; to solicit; to seduce; to make advances; to make a play
one more time; once more; once again
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
passing (a test, examination, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); (giving something a) pass; skipping (one's turn)
lasting long; continuation; keeping at (something); sticking to (something)
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
talk; story; conversation
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
take a chance; go for broke; nothing ventured, nothing gained
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
everything; anything; nothing
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
(giving) instruction; initiation
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations