to try to (do); to want to; to be about to (do, happen)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
with a burst of strength; rapidly; in one go
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
mucus; mucilage; viscous liquid; phlegm
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
toad (esp. the Japanese toad, Bufo japonicus)
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
exit; way out; outlet; vent
right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead
to crouch; to squat; to cower
how can (one) do something
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
hard to understand; Byzantine fashion
rope; cord; policeman's rope
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
discipline; training; teaching manners