to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to pass by; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it; to go too far
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
decision; determination; resolution
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
opposite side; opposition
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
ratio; proportion; match; equal; compared with ...; relative to ...
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
doing as one is told; yes-man
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
to push away; to push aside; to shove
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
probably not; probably won't; intend not to; will not; trying not to; attempting not to; whether you ... or not
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
to differ (in); to have different ...; to be different (in terms of ...)
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
instant; moment; for an instant
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
to cease; to stop; to be over
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble