one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
nod; inclination of the head
affected; smug; pompous; conceited; snobby; pretentious
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
regular; well-regulated; systematic; orderly
breathing of a sleeping person
posture; position; stance
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
hey there; I say; see here
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
to come in (of light); to shine in; to stream in; to pour in
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
so; therefore; and; (and) then
impatience; irritation; frustration; fretfulness
feeling of loneliness; feeling of desolation
evening meal; dinner; supper
amount; quantity; measuring; weighing
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
sincere; earnest; serious
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
low spirits; depression; dejection; discouragement; despondency
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)
alarm bell; fire bell; warning; wake-up call
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence