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
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
outward appearance; apparent
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly; indiscreetly (talking); carelessly (speaking); thin (paper, cloth, etc.); flimsy
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
image; figure; figure; form; image
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
to turn towards; to point
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
front; frontage; facade; main
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to be at a loss for words
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
at the last moment; this late in the game