to stop talking; to break off; to pause
being done for; giving up; being in a hopeless situation; not knowing what to do; being brought to one's knees; (lit.) throwing up (one's) hands
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
sharp-eared; keen-eared; quick-eared
casualties; killed and wounded; human damage
just because; even if; even though
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
watchful waiting; careful supervision
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
small mercy (from some misfortune); silver lining of a dark cloud; consolation in sadness; blessing in disguise
long ago; a long time ago; already
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
natural phenomenon (phenomena)
being dotted with; being scattered
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to breathe while sleeping
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to bring; to take; to bring about
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation
accumulation; accumulate; store