to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
marriage ceremony; wedding
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
pit of the stomach; solar plexus; place where water falls
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling
goes before a verb to strengthen its meaning or to add emphasis
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
clumsy (work); awkward; poorly made; ugly (of a person); unattractive; plain
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
first meeting; first interview with
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
to be kind to; to treat kindly
(clenched) fist; knuckles
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pitiful
messy; confused; chaotic; complaining about various things
very young; little; childish; immature
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent