to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
in that manner; like that
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
here and there; in places
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
correction; rectification; mending; repair
to sew up; to sew together
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
stopping of bleeding; stanching; hemostasis; haemostasis
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
lovely; dear; beloved; pitiable; pathetic; piteous
to sink (into); to get depressed
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to have the privilege of doing
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll