to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to be exhausted; to be worn out
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
rough-and-ready (medical) treatment; drastic remedy; drastic treatment; drastic measures; drastic steps
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
logistical support; combat service support
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
ability; performance; efficiency
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
easy-peasy; easy; simple; pleasant; comfortable; comfy
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
clearing one's throat; cough
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
probability; likelihood; chances
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute
carefully; closely; very; extremely; have no choice; cannot be helped
key person; important person
protagonist; main character; hero; head (of a household); proprietor (of a store)
firmly; flatly; definitely (wrong, different, etc.); absolutely; by far; far and away
society; the world; the times
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate