patting; stroking; caressing
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
dress; one-piece (e.g. swimsuit)
spraying; sprayer; atomizer; atomiser
pressing; urging; demanding; demand
water's edge; beach; foreshore
to catch off guard; to catch unprepared
older brother and younger sister
to come surging (waves, enemy troops, etc.)
irregular; atypical; anomalous; anomalistic; abnormal
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
backwash; rip current; stern wave; drawback (of a tsunami, i.e. when a wave trough reaches land before a crest)
frequently asked questions; FAQ
household (electrical) appliances; home appliances; consumer electronics
assistant ...; probationary ...
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
stone (of a fruit); pit; core (of an organization, team, etc.); nucleus; nuclear weapons; nucleus (of an atom); nucleus (of a cell)
eccentric; crank; weirdo; oddball
to be playful; to gambol; to flirt with; (arch.) to have elegance; (arch.) to have refinement
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
to know thoroughly; to have full knowledge of
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
bikini (swimwear); Bikini island
being a poor loser; unwillingness to admit defeat; sour grapes
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
guardian; mentor; protector
clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one
(going) right into (a tight space); (sinking into) deeply and suddenly; (popping) out; (coming out) with a pop; with a squelch
with a snap; with a flick; wide-eyed; with a flick (of eyelids); with a crackle (of a fire); with a rustle
suicidal tendency; suicidal wish
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
untiringly; persistently; without losing interest
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
parasol (esp. one that is secured to the ground); sunshade; (beach) umbrella