to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
(one's efforts) not being enough; not succeeding (despite one's best efforts); not being up to the task; being beyond one's ability
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
that's the way it is; such is life
stubborn person; obstinate person; pig-headed person
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to freeze; to become frozen; to freeze over
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to come to realize; to become aware (of)
deep regret; great sorrow; bitter grief
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to half-rise to one's feet
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
sound of voice; vocal sound
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
the crucial moment; the moment of truth; do-or-die situation; crucial juncture; crucial stage
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to move (to another area, country, etc.); to migrate
very young; little; childish; immature
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
sea of trees; broad expanse of dense woodland; abundant leafage