depreciation; decline; fall; slump
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
leaving somebody behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
double; double bed; hotel room with a double bed; double-breasted; double-cuffed; double width (of cloth; usu. 1.42 meters); doubles (e.g. in tennis)
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
how can (one) do something
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
not understanding; not knowing
to need; to call for; to require
world; society; people; the public
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
swim ring; swimming ring; life buoy; life belt; life preserver; lifesaver
to hit; to strike; to throw; to toss; to mix; to wear (sword, etc.)
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
suspension bridge; viaduct; temporary bridge; mediation; go-between
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
don't try and tell me that!; don't try that shit on me
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay