to let the tension out of one's shoulders; to relax; to not take oneself too seriously
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
will (urge) to create; creative urge; appetite for writing
to say no more; to sink into silence
to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting
to take down in notes (meeting minutes, etc.); to apply (concepts, ideas, etc. to specific processes or methods); to drop into something (e.g. a bag); to entice; to lure
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
pattern paper (for dressmaking)
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
about; concerning; related to; -ish
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
taking appropriate action; tact
accidental ingestion; swallowing something by mistake
to be able to hold one's head up (of a baby)
sound source; sound generator; tone generator
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to wrinkle; to crinkle; to shrivel
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
(meshes of) the law; net of the law; justice
dismissal (from a post); discharge; removal
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
going straight on; going straight ahead
(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext
grudge; complaint; reproach
change; alteration; modification
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
at the last moment; this late in the game
to thrust before; to thrust at