to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to pop off; to pop out; to fly off; to shoot off; to burst open
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
breathing of a sleeping person
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
screen (of a TV, computer, etc.); image (on a screen); picture; surface of a painting (picture, drawing, etc.)
enumeration; citation; listing
restoration; restitution; rehabilitation
something's wrong (with someone); not right (in the head); not oneself; crazy; nuts
Now let's return to the main subject; To return from the digression,.. (in a conversation, speech, or story-telling)
I've got to be going; I must go
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk); refreshment
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
grand; imposing; magnificent
having no idea; having no clue
sitting with one knee drawn up
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to have authority over; to exercise one's authority (over); to glare; to scowl at; to glower at
despite being a woman; woman as she is; (in a way that is) unbecoming to a woman; (in a way that is) uncharacteristic of a woman; in an unladylike way
well-known; famous; noted; popular; recognized
professional gambler; gangster; gang member; good-for-nothing; ne'er-do-well; hoodlum
to have one's knees be about to give way
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
feeling keenly; fully realizing
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill