to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
(inflected) end of a word; end of a sentence
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
to pop off; to pop out; to fly off; to shoot off; to burst open
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
standing comparison with; comparing favorably with; by no means inferior to; equal to
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
very likely; very probable
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
one-by-one; separately; in detail
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
how many years; how long; what year
to be indelibly stained or ingrained; to be dyed in deeply
belief; faith; conviction
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
in-house; (on) the grounds; (in) the premises; hall; theatre; theater
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
calm before a storm; lull before the storm
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration