flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
encouragement; urging; spurring on
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
(exercising) the right to command
to take command; to give direction
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short
being able to hear something (clearly); clearness of a sound; reputation; renown; impression (that something gives off); respectability
inferior; coarse; poor quality; inadequate; deteriorated
near; nearby; not far off
and then; and so; and; so then
to suspend from; to be suspended (from)
circular window; round window
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
enmity; antagonism; hostility
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
night watch; night sentry
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
great hurry; great haste; rush
screw; propeller (e.g. on a ship)
propulsive power; driving force
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
coming alongside (a boat, pier, etc.)
residence; abode; dwelling
compliance; conformance; adaptation; (immediate) response; (rapid) reaction
handicraft; industrial art object