(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
dog held at an animal shelter or rescue centre; rescue dog
sound of a button or switch being pressed
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
older brother; elder brother
close; intimate; on good terms
playing with balls (e.g. football, playing catch, etc.)
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to like; to love; to be fond of
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
that's true; of course; obviously
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
in the meanwhile; during the time
unasked for; unnecessary; uninvolved
inferior; base; vulgar; low grade; lower class
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
raging fire; conflagration
drawing a sword; drawn sword
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly
bright and clear (weather, sky, etc.); perfectly (fine weather); nicely dry (laundry, air, etc.); crisply (fried, cooked, etc.); frankly; open-heartedly
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
urban areas; the streets; town; city
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer