suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
slight; light; thin; faint; dim
dated; date; date of effect (e.g. a rule change); fixed; external
moonsault (type of somersault)
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
expressing one's feelings; communicating one's intention; declaration of intent
sluice gate; water gate; flood gate
avalanche of earth and rocks; debris flow; mudslide; landslide
while studying; presently studying
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
roofed corridor connecting two buildings; connecting passageway; skyway; skybridge; skywalk
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting); probe; probing move
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
ultimate weapon; one's final trump card
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
peephole; spyhole; inspection hole; observation window
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
bump (e.g. on forehead); lump; protuberance; swelling
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
as before; as ever; as it was originally
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
harmless to humans and animals; having no influence; unimportant; insignificant
isolation; segregation; separation; quarantine
bed; berth; crib; cot; bedroom
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound