palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
firefly (Luciola cruciata); lightning bug; glowworm
suit (clothing); suit (playing cards)
closing (for the day; of a library, museum, cinema, etc.); closing down (of a library, museum, cinema, etc.)
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
(not) ever; (not) at all; (not) on any account; deepest bottom of the earth
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
clicking; clopping; clacking
leather shoes; leather boots
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
ultramarine colour (color)
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
red light (traffic); red light; signal to stop; sign of danger
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
sentiment; sentimentality
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
rapidly; vigorously; by leaps and bounds; steadily
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; lazily
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
Pacific island flatsedge (Cyperus cyperoides)
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
diminutive; dwarfish; pygmy; narrow (e.g. thinking); small