to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
choices; alternatives; options
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
great difference; major mistake
to accept; to receive; to agree
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
silence (not speaking); muteness
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
alluring words; endearing words; sugared words; sweet words; honeyed words; flattery
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
not necessarily so; is not always true
besides; in addition; also; moreover
preface; introduction; preamble
unnatural; affected; studied; forced