increasingly; more and more; decreasingly; less and less
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
reek of desperation; feeling of desperation
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
decision; determination; resolution
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
newcomer; initiate; rookie
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
uncool; lame; unfashionable; unstylish; tacky; tasteless
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
to hand (over); to deliver in person
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
contract; compact; agreement
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up