to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
tail and fins; embellishment (of a story, rumor, etc.); exaggeration
to be collected; to be gathered (e.g. mushrooms, etc.); to be harvested; to be able to collect; to be able to mine
wharf; bridge; jetty; pier
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
take the opportunity to (do something else)
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
hopping; skipping; lightly and repeatedly jumping
to be discouraged; to be disheartened
(in) her way; peculiar to her
to head home; to leave for home
along the road; at the side of the road
tanned by the sun and sea breezes
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
speech; expression; wording; language
previous engagement; prior contract
another time; some other time
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
to be troublesome; to require the aid and labour of others
suddenly; all of a sudden
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
backdoor; rear entrance; rear exit; unauthorized; illicit; illegal
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
not worth mentioning (with neg. verb); nothing special
semi-darkness; dim light; poor light; dusk; twilight
staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising
a real man would (shut up and) ...
period of youth; while young
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to