to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
favorite; favourite; habitually used
wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)
to go to the bathroom; to go to the restroom; to excuse oneself
to be wide-awake; to be wakeful; to be unable to sleep
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
work; workmanship; craftsmanship; artifice; trick; device
ground glass; frosted glass
decoration; ornament; trimmings
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
elegance; grace; refinement; good taste
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to get narrower; to contract
to strain every nerve; to feel nervous
sleeping like a log; (being) fast asleep (bombed, crashed)
stupid face; foolish look on one's face
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
to induce sleep; to cause drowsiness
comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)
right angle; perpendicular
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
Felidae (family comprising the cats)
to knock down; to slap down; to floor
antiseptic solution; disinfectant solution
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
evening; night; dinner; evening meal; counter for nights
pace; tempo; slow and fast; in case of emergency