class; level; stratum; layer; hierarchy
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
to jar; to creak; to grate
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgment; judgement
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
power; might; authority; influence
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible