having a crisp appearance; stiffly; tensely; smartly (e.g. dressed); neatly
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
flour; meal; powder; dust
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
elementary; basic; rudimentary
pleasantry; joke; tomfoolery
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
occasional; infrequent; rare
innocent; naive; artless; unsophisticated; pure; fresh
the same; the said; likewise
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
poison fang; sinister ways; crooked means; clutches
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
to change the position of
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
this and that; one thing and another
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
for the first time in one's life