to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
to push aside; to brush aside
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
triangle; triangular shape
mask; disguise; guise; mask
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
X-ray; roentgen (unit of ionizing radiation)
stilts (for walking); hobby horse
to tie; to bind; to fasten
contradiction; inconsistency
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
to crawl towards; to creep up to
wind and string instruments; music
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
fire chief's car; command vehicle
conductor's stick; conductor's baton
saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
to twist; to twirl; to fiddle around with; to play with; to rack one's brains
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
elastic; flexible; telescoping; expandable; retractable; extensible
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
still (continuing); as ever; further
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)