to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
this and that; various things
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
to guffaw; to roar with laughter; to laugh heartily
broke; poor; short; skint; having no money
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to
bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
winding; meandering; zigzagging; zig-zag; in twists and turns; sinuously
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
living thing; living creature; animal; life
water supply; water service; channel; strait; water course; waterway
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone