to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
dead tree; withered tree; leafless tree; bare tree
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
goggling; rolling (one's eyes)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle
black with hints of blue (as in a bruise); bluish black
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
under control (e.g. of territory)
trusting too much; overestimating ability
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
absolute obedience; complete submission
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
being very busy; busyness
arrogance; insolence; disrespect
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
whatever brought that on?
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
one's relatives by blood and marriage (in blood and law); one's kith and kin
close associate; close aide; brains-truster