at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
rather; sooner; preferably
to die by drowning; to drown
to be born; to come into the world
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
to rule; to govern; (arch.) to see; (arch.) to look; (arch.) to watch
doing whatever one pleases
anyone; any person; whoever
to fight against; to oppose; to face
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
impossible to do (although wants to)
choo-choo; chug-chug; chuff-chuff; brush-brush; scrub-scrub
cold water; cold sake; cold; cool
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
albatross (esp. the short-tailed albatross, Phoebastria albatrus)
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
nonexistent; unreal; imaginary; spurious
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
being moved (to tears); being touched (by); (falling) softly (of leaves, petals, etc.); becoming slightly drunk; becoming tipsy
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
to put to sleep; to lay (something) on its side
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to shed light; to cast light
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
to look attractive; to look nice
desperation; despair; self-abandonment