to take a breath; to take a short rest
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
dull sound; muffled sound
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
while; during (the time when)
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
exactly!; surely!; that's it!; ding dong (sound of door bell, chime, etc.)
with a start; with a jump
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to keep watch; to stand guard
peephole; spyhole; inspection hole; observation window
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
(disposable) shopping bag; carrier bag
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to intervene; to stop (something)
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
container; case; receptacle; coffin; casket
canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space
to squash; to crush; to flatten
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)