to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
beckoning cat; figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)
clearing one's throat; cough
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to stare at each other; to lock eyes (with)
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to dye; to colour; to color
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
foul; breaking the rules; violation (of the law, regulations, etc.); infringement; breach
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
to come to one's senses; to calm down
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
evaluation; appraisal; assessment; judgement; estimation; criticism
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to walk (a bicycle, scooter, etc.); to push; to wheel
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
such; this sort of; like this
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client