to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; with a bob of the head
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
chance; opportunity; occasion
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
in person; personally; directly
carelessness; careless mistake; blunder; wetting oneself; soiling oneself
attendance (at school); going to school
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
coquettish voice (of a woman); seductive squeal; alluring cry
improper; immodest; disgraceful; shameful; vulgar; low
primness; putting on airs; prim person; clear soup
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
well-bred; of good upbringing
difference in elevation (between two points in a body of water); head; drop (e.g. of a waterfall); difference; gap
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
chillingly; shiveringly; with goosebumps; uncomfortably; restlessly
to be unable to just watch (without doing anything); to be unable to look on in silence; to be unable to overlook; to be unable to remain indifferent to
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
all present; all concerned; all of us
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
sorry; excuse me; thank you
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
remind me; I forget; was it?; was that what happened?
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
customary use; common usage; general usage