being struck by lightning; torpedo attack
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
walking encyclopedia; walking dictionary
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
vague recollection; faint memory
average value; mean value; mean; expectation
unintentionally; inadvertently; calmly; casually; nonchalantly; innocently
to let out a cry; to break forth
official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation
junior high school student; middle school pupil
individual differences; personal equation
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
having experienced (something); having had the experience (of)
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
oviparity; produced from eggs
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
honest to a fault; foolishly honest; naively honest
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away
strategy meeting; council of war
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
secret language; jargon; cant; argot; slang
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary