pronoun; synonym; classic example; pattern
unexpectedly; surprisingly
one's feeling while riding; comfort (of a vehicle); ride quality
conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)
to be slippery; to be slimy; (arch.) to behave charmingly; (arch.) to walk merrily
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
feel; touch; manner (towards others); most impressive part; best part; beginning
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to jump up; to leap up; to fly up (into the sky); to soar up; to jump ahead; to skip ahead
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
landing; alighting; touch down
the way back; the way home; return trip
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
as stated; verbatim; literally
reason; logic; sense; natural way of things
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
feather; plume; plumage; down
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
in the meantime; meanwhile
fried egg; sunny-side up fried egg
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (of vegetables; by depriving them of light)
growing en masse in one location (of plants); living gregariously (of animals); living in flocks, herds, colonies, etc.; all living creatures
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
top part of the head; crown; parietal region
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
by all means; at all costs
rookery; breeding grounds; nesting place
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.