to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to dart around (of one's eyes); to be shifty
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound