to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
weightlessness; zero gravity
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
to be twisted; to be wrapped; to be distorted
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
leading; foremost; preeminent; outstanding; one of the best
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
bitter tears; (lit.) tears of blood
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to make sure of the truth
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
naked eye; the physical eye
gazing at; staring at fixedly; eyeballing; glaring; giving a hard look
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
entry; approach; penetration
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
gold mine; treasure trove; golconda; (lit.) mountain of treasures
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
careless; sloppy; faulty; using unreliable sources (in a piece of writing); piece of writing with unreliable sources or many errors
to think too much; to be over-concerned
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
position; location; base; point; site
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
beyond that point; after that
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
handful; small amount; small number