to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to kneel (in respect); to genuflect
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
absolute obedience; complete submission
posture; position; stance
to degenerate; to lapse into
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
to grieve; to lament; to deplore; to admire; to sigh in admiration
counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.
to torment; to torture; to afflict; to harrow
at once; immediately; right now
to let out a cry; to break forth
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
becoming complicated; becoming involved; being intricate; becoming entangled; becoming jumbled; becoming mixed up
body; physique; build; stature
to jar; to creak; to grate
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) someone down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to tear off; to strip off; to rip off; to rob (someone) of (clothes); to divest (someone) of (powers, rank, etc.)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change