to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
trembling (with fear, cold, etc.); shaking; chattering (of teeth); coming loose; wobbling
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
intimacy; affection; familiarity
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
beginning; outset; first; onset
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
old person; senior citizen; the aged; the elderly
about; concerning; related to; -ish
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
to slouch; to stoop; to bend forward; to lean forward
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
to pass (of time); to elapse
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to summon; to get used to call
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
admiration; wonder; astonishment
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to miss (e.g. train, plane)
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
wrinkled; full of wrinkles
to go to see (something, someone); to visit
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
clearing one's throat; cough