thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
research project (e.g. at school); independent research
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
in that way; like that; that way
physical examination; medical examination; health checkup; health screening
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
a matter for the police; a brush with the law
police; police officer; police station
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
nothing but; none other than
offender; criminal; culprit
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
dress; outfit; getup; to dress oneself; to outfit oneself
to run down (stairs, etc.)
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
keeping things tidy and in order
to get out of bed; to show a leg
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
long (time that has passed); old (story)
older brother; elder brother