to be thrilled; to be excited
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
to blow out; to spout out
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
slanted eyes; upturned eyes; eyes that are turned up at the outer corners
to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
masochistic; self-tormenting; self-deprecating
to extend; to expand; to spread out
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
clothes (that one is wearing); wearing clothes
qualitative difference; disparity; gap
to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
foolishness; silliness; stupid conduct; idiotic behavior
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to go to meet (someone); to go to pick up
close adhesion; sticking firmly (to); relating closely (to); having relevance (to); contact printing
to push in; to force into; to break in (e.g. into a house); to intrude
welcome; (warm) reception
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
distant place; faraway location; far away
departure; leaving; setting off
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth
standing tall; towering; soaring
house; home; one's house; one's home; one's husband