one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
detached; aloof; indifferent
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
puzzled; perplexed; quizzical; dubious; suspicious
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
for example; for instance; e.g.
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
medium (size); average (grade, level, etc.); in; within; during; while; currently (doing)
to some extent; to a certain extent
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
to make out; to neck; to canoodle; to fondle each other; to flirt (with)
shh!; shush!; hush!; shoo!; scram!
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to pretend; to act (as if)
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
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)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to return; to come home; to leave (of a guest, customer, etc.); to get home; to get to home plate
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
heart; guts; nerve; heart (of something); central part
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to complain persistently; to gripe; to grumble; to die
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)