spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
I see; that's right; indeed
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
to gather strength; to take heart
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
hide-and-seek (game); hide-and-go-seek
poor thing!; pour soul!; what a pity!
to fall in love (with); to love
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
secret base; hideout; hidden position
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to cut the wheel; to perform a twisting backward knee trip
assistance; backing; reinforcements
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
cooperation; collaboration
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
moron; idiot; stupid person
negative; negative (e.g. thinking)
development (of film); photographic processing
to form a pair (pairs); to partner