improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
to run out of breath; to be short of breath; to run out of steam; to be unable to continue; to die
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
step; stride; counter for steps
to blow through; to blow across
(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure
to become clouded; to darken; to darken (of a face); to worsen; to deteriorate
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
three; three years of age
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
testimony; (verbal) evidence
done; just done; just finished
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
with a clatter; with a rattle; persistently (complaining, etc.); annoyingly; messy; cluttered
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
stairs; stairway; staircase
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
several people; a few people
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to go past; to pass; to pass by
control; check; restraint; inhibition
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
marsh; swamp; obsession; addiction; ugly man; retard
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
(in) the air; midair; sky