genuine article; real thing; real deal
children's story; fairy tale
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
to be surprised; to be astonished
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
too much; excessively; too
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
both hands; both arms; ten
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
instant; moment; for an instant
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
bluff; false show of power; bold front
nothing to sneeze at; pretty impressive
still (continuing); as ever; further
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to open wide (doors, windows, etc.); to fling open
door; gate; opening; title page
to speak; to hear a voice
wrinkled; full of wrinkles
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
figure eight; figure of eight; shape of "hachi", the kanji for eight
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
in one's own way or style
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
to some degree; up to a point; to some extent
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
that is to say; so that means