to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
same; similar; (just) like; equal
to install; to equip; to mount
grandpa; grampa; grandfather
how; in what way; by what means
with hesitation; haltingly; falteringly; reluctantly
to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to become red; to redden; to blush
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
snake; serpent; large snake
to wriggle; to writhe; to squirm; to scrawl
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one