probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
action of making something; -ification
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on); to zero in (on)
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
artificial; unnatural; human-caused (e.g. mistake, error, disaster); man-made
to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
how long; how far; how much
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
separation; farewell; parting
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
countermeasure; counter-measure
logistical support; combat service support
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
not covered (by); not subject (to)
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
grey (gray); gray (SI unit of absorbed dose of radiation)
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
library (usu. single-room); small library
number of persons; personnel
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
power; authority; jurisdiction
to read the situation; to sense the mood