to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to tear off; to strip off; to rip off; to rob (someone) of (clothes); to divest (someone) of (powers, rank, etc.)
both (people); the two of them
unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
but; however; provided that
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
to have tears in one's eyes; to be close to crying
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
love; romance; tender passion; emotion; affections
gentlemen; men; the men's (sign on toilet, bathroom, etc. doors)
supreme; sublime; highest
choices; alternatives; options
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
to press a question; to cross-examine
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
to change (one's clothes)
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
see!; didn't I tell you (this would happen)?
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
locker room; changing room; dressing room
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
posture; position; stance
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
taking refuge and waiting (for the danger to pass); waiting (on a siding) to let another train pass
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket