to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
to consider carefully; to deliberate thoroughly; to think over
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
or; either ... or; maybe; perhaps; some ... and others ...; sometimes ... and at other times ...
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
meanwhile; in the meantime
terminus; last stop (e.g. train)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
had better ...; had better not ...
to shake off; to throw off
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
safety zone; traffic island
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to use up all one's strength
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
operation; functioning; running
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room