to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
gesture; gesticulation; motion
to begin to dance; to break into a dance
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
spectator; sightseer; onlooker
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
light rain; rain falling at a time of sadness; condoling rain
to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing
dressing room; green room; backstage; behind the scenes; the inside; inside affairs
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
long ago; already; a long time ago
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to thread (e.g. a needle, beads, etc.)
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
bent back; hunchback; stoop
to count on the abacus; to calculate cost-benefit; to calculate profitability; to be guided by self-interest
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to indulge in; to give oneself up to; to be obsessed by; to be engrossed in; to be lost in; to be absorbed in
to repeat; to do something over again
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to get (much) colder; to deepen (cold); to feel cold (of the body); to be chilled to the bones; to worsen (of relations, economic conditions, etc.)
to rank next to; to come after