to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
pupil and (dark) iris of the eye
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
point-scoring; scoring Brownie points
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
directly opposite; right in front
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
yokozuna (highest rank in sumo); grand champion; best in its field; crème de la crème; cream of the crop
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
coffee shop; tearoom; coffee lounge; coffeehouse; cafe
retro; nostalgic; old-fashioned
make good use of; make the most of
to do for (the sake of someone else)
racewalking; race walking; walking race
coffee (hot, as opposed to iced)
indescribable; having no way to express
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to grow timid; to cower; to become perverse; to become contrary; to be cramped; to be constrained
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
plain; unfigured; patternless; solid (color)
back (side); reverse; other side; inside; background; dark side (e.g. of society)
watermark (in a stamp, banknote, etc.); openwork (engraving, carving, etc.)
signature; register; to put one's name on; to sign; stamped name; typed name
exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate
third party; third person; outsider; disinterested person
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
dying of shame; being so ashamed one wants to die
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
ability; capability; skill