reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to stiffen; to become stiff
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
the same generation; coeval
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to fail to hear something; to miss; to act as if one didn't hear something; to let a remark slide
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
door; gate; opening; title page
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to speak; to hear a voice
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs
tough measure; firm step; strong measure
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
cocoa (beverage, cocoa solids); hot chocolate
influencing (a person) for good
to accept a kind offer; to take someone up on their offer
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
flare skirt; flared skirt
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say