to crack; to get cracked; to develop a crack; to develop a fissure
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
see!; didn't I tell you (this would happen)?
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
section; cross section; profile
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb; produced at an unorthodox location
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
dear (old); fondly remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
lots of; a ton of; a mountain of; piles of; heaps of; so many
to be blown off; to be blown away; to disappear; to vanish; to rush; to hurry
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
scene; view; prospect; outlook
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to be able to tell apart; to distinguish; to recognize
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
looking over someone's shoulder
to be lazy; to be slack; to feel dull; to feel languid; to feel listless