to emboss; to carve in relief; to bring to the fore; to accentuate; to throw into relief
to pile up; to stack up; to accumulate
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
evident; plain; distinct; clear
how long; how far; how much
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to push aside; to brush aside
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
right in front; just opposite; under the nose
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
rational; reasonable; logical
easy; simple; informal; offhand; cheap
choice; selection; option
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
cute; adorable; charming; lovely; pretty
ill-natured; mean; nasty; sadistic; cruel; mean-spirited