to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
to talk to oneself; to mutter
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
I see; that's right; indeed
tough guy; wild one; veteran (in a particular field); expert; person of surprising audacity; someone with a lot of nerve
succession; continuation; series; sequence
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
to (be able to) agree (with); to be able to accept; to find acceptable; to be convinced; to understand
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence; power
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
slim; slender; slight; delicate
moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end
obscene; indecent; lewd; bawdy; loose; improper
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
demon; devil; -crazed person; -obsessed person; dreaded; terrible