to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish
shameful; disgraceful; indecent; unseemly; unbecoming; improper
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to take a breath; to take a short rest
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
follower; attendant; valet; servant
middle of the night; dead of night
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
it is I who should say so
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
murder; killing; murderer
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
pitiful; heartbreaking; heartrending; touching; tragic; sad
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to repent; to regret; to be sorry; to rue
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow