to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
heart; guts; nerve; central part
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
another dimension; different level; whole other level
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
presence (impressive quality)
both; both sides; both parties
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
to glare at each other; to confront each other
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
explosion; rupture; break off
please (give me); please (do for me)
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
to run down (stairs, etc.)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to cut and even up; to cut several pieces to the same size
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
maid headdress (e.g. white Alice band covered with lace)