to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
clearing one's throat; cough
by your leave; with your permission
preface; introduction; preamble
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
outer surface; outside; outward appearance; manner (with others); demeanour
pleasant feeling; good vibes
please (give me); please (do for me)
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to aggravate; to complicate; to make worse
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
preparation; arrangements
bathroom; (arch.) bathing; (arch.) bathing attendant (for a noble)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to be boisterously noisy; to do merrily (laughing, chattering, etc.); to shimmer; to ripple; to sparkle
speaking voice; talking voice
hole; hole; cup; (electron) hole
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
to leave; to exit; to leave (on a journey); to depart; to move forward; to come to; to get to
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; site; grounds