row of teeth; set of teeth; dentition
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
skeletal frame; skeleton; framework; frame; outline
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
to get thin; to taper off
weak and soft; supple; pliant
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
result; effect; performance; workmanship; execution; shape and quality (of an article)
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
explosion; rupture; break off
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
clasp; latch; catch; fastener
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
burning (something) away; burning (something) down
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
pitcher; water jug; watering can; container of fresh water for replenishing the kettle and rinsing bowls (tea ceremony)
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to prove; to verify; to guarantee; to promise
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to bring (somebody into a place); to lead into
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
four legs; four-legged; quadruped
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
block (of wood); chip; splinter
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as