to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
to be unusual (of a person or of a thing); to be uncommon; to be peculiar; to be crazy; to be eccentric; to be different
extent; scope; sphere; range; span
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
alarm clock; waking up; keeping oneself awake; type of candy given to a child after it wakes up from a nap
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
twelfth day of the month; twelve days
tenth day of the month; ten days
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone
to make a gesture or say something during a break in conversation, playing of songs, etc.; to interrupt
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to go out and away; to leave
changing clothes; change of clothes