as stated; verbatim; literally
unanticipated; unexpected
to become clear; to be made public
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
to sniff out; to get wind of
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
new discovery; new invention
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
to pat (e.g. a dog); to rub; to stroke; to fondle; to caress
to praise (to the skies); to sing the praises (of); to extol
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
light; easy; non-serious; minor
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
special; particular; peculiar; unique
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
to connect; to join; to join or tie or knot together
cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
to jar; to creak; to grate
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
creeping (of an insect, etc.); crawling; restlessly; fidgeting; hesitantly; slowly
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
hostility; antagonism; opposition
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
composition; construction; formation; makeup; structure; organization