to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
transfer; transport; transportation
activity (esp. energetic or successful); great efforts; active participation; walking about with great vigor
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
simple; simplified; easy; plain
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
this occasion; at this time; now
like this; this sort; this way
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to control; to command; to get the better of
with a start; with a jump
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to be packed (with); to be filled; to be blocked (of a pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to be become shorter; to shrink; to be at a loss (for)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
large number (of); many; majority
fact; truth; reality; in fact; actually
single word; a few words; brief comment
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
record; document; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); setting (a record); recording (a record high, etc.)
to change completely; to change suddenly
slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)
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
misunderstanding; misapprehension; misconception; false impression; wrong idea
to fight against; to oppose; to face
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
(it was) no bother at all; not at all; it was nothing