watchdog; chaperone; watcher
inspection; examination; checking
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
rest; break; recess; intermission
parasol (esp. one that is secured to the ground); sunshade; (beach) umbrella
cooler box; cooler; cool box
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
rocky area; rocky tract; rocky stretch (of a climb); wall (of rock)
round shape; circle; circular form
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
precipice; cliff; flat head
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
contours of one's body; figure
distinctly (standing out); clearly; in sharp relief; boldly
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
transactions; dealings; business
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
totteringly; with tottering steps; toddling
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
to turn right; to turn to the right
metre; meter; meter; gauge
(made of) stone; stone-built
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget