reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
on and after; from ... onward; since
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
unforgivable; inexcusable; unpardonable
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
imitation (of someone, something); impersonation; (vocal) mimicry
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
bullfighting; bullfight; fighting bull
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
place; position; location; position; standing; status
children's story; fairy tale
around the world; throughout the world
to collect; to assemble; to gather
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
presence; dignity; corpulence; obesity
to pick up; to pick out (e.g. key points in an article); to single out; to point out
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
cheerfully; joyously; joyfully; happily; lightheartedly; excitedly
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
suspicious; doubtful; dubious; questionable; fishy
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to tremble violently; to shudder up; to shake
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful