to reach back into one's memory; to search one's mind; to recall
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
to scatter away; to vanish
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
piling shame on top of shame
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
dregs; lees; grounds; sediment
to pile up; to accumulate; to estimate
second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint
both; both sides; both parties
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
programme; program; plans; arrangements
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
in search of; in order to look for
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
open field; empty lot; plain
butterfly net; net for catching insects
to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
gesture; gesticulation; motion
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
rolling stock; railroad cars; wheeled vehicles
to make merry; to be festive
wrapping cloth; cloth wrapper
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply