to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
being startled; getting a shock
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
to weigh on one's mind; to be worried about (something)
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
warp; curvature; curve; arch
skilfully; skillfully; successfully; smoothly; deliciously
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features); decent; proper; correct
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
to be visible to; to be seen by; to meet one's eyes
even if; even though; however; no matter how
instead; but (on the other hand)
capillary vessel; capillary
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
bold; audacious; impudent; unashamed; unabashed
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
sorry; excuse me; thank you
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
heh-heh; hee-hee; ha ha; (arch.) female genitals; (arch.) vagina; (arch.) vulva
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
indicate reason; infers some protest
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
lever; agent (causing something to happen); instrument; assistant; helper
coping method; approach; how to deal with (problem, etc.)
walking briskly; determinedly
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living