superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
intelligence operative; spy
blunder; miss; slip; oversight
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
inattention; absent-mindedness
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to make merry; to be festive
unable to concentrate on (due to distractions, etc.)
(musical) time; tempo; beat; the moment; the instance; chance
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
back off!; leave me alone!
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
pet name; nickname; name used to indicate affection, intimacy, informality, etc.
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
single word; a few words; brief comment
to prove one's innocence; to clear oneself of a false accusation
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
self-consciousness; self-awareness
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
fine day; clear day; formal occasion
home area; home town; local
people; men and women; each person; everybody
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift