curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
on the occasion of; at the time of
to dance all night; to dance until dawn
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to use up all one's strength
to rule; to govern; to administer
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
all you want; as much as one wants
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
several years; a few years
several people; a few people
to let your hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
picking on somebody smaller than oneself; bullying the weak
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
resolute; determined; bold
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
becoming red hot; red heat; scorching heat; running high (of emotions); burning (with passion, enthusiasm, etc.)
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
protective coloration; protective colouration; camouflage
pulverization; pulverisation; smashing; demolishing
inhalation (of air); inhaled air; intake (e.g. of air)
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping)
respiratory tract; air duct
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to creep about; to crawl around
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
esophagus; gullet; esophageal
organ (of body, plant, etc.)
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open