to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
grudge; complaint; reproach
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
matter of the highest priority; top priority; first priority
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle
to intervene; to stop (something)
inside one's heart; in one's mind
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
many problems; various problems
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
intention; idea; inclination; wish
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to refuse; to decline; to deny
election; selection; choice
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before