ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
something; some kind of; for some reason
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
with a start; with a jump
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
in tufts; tufty; bushy; thick; luxuriant
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to speak; to say; to vocalize
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
unsociable; unfriendly; blunt; surly; curt; cold
a glance; a look; a glimpse
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing; robbery
(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
name; given name; first name
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to be found; to be discovered
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
such ... as; or some such
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
political disturbance; political change; change of government; political upheaval; overthrowing of a government; coup d'état
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
since then; from that time; ever since
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
older brother and younger sister