to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
some people; a few people; several people
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
timewasting; killing time
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
gossip; corner of the mouth
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
fear; dread; fright; willies
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
how dare ...; how could ...
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
the grass; grassy place (esp. with long dense grass)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; yo-ho!; heave-ho!
living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
tunnel; to tunnel (through a potential barrier); letting a grounder go through one's legs
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
to lie down; to throw oneself down
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
decapitation; beheading; firings; dismissals; small samurai sword used for decapitation
pinky swear; pinky promise; linking little fingers to confirm a promise
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase