a few minutes later; after a few minutes
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (another's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
gossip; corner of the mouth
to drool; to dribble; to slobber
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
erotic; sexy; arousing; risque; sultry
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
suddenly; abruptly; impulsively
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
helper; assistant; help; assistance
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
resentful; bitter; reproachful; regrettable; disappointing; frustrating
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to stand up; to get up; to recover; to regain one's energy; to (stand up and) take action; to rise up (against); to rise (from a crouch) and make the initial charge
chapter; section; medal; badge; insignia
charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
to follow; to come along (with); to accompany; to come with (something); to follow as a result (of); to be incidental (to)
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
reception (desk); information desk; receptionist; receipt; acceptance
after that; afterwards; thereafter