faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy
involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself
guide; tour guide; guidebook; guide (on a fishing rod); guide ring
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
ceiling; ceiling (e.g. of share price); ceiling price
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
tackling (to the ground); tackle (in rugby, hockey, etc.); tackle (position in American football); fishing tackle
to tire of playing; to become tired after playing
ahead (of); before; slightly earlier
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
to count on one's fingers; to count down the days (in anticipation); to look forward to
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
soundly (of sleeping); (sleeping) like a log
to breathe while sleeping
springy (texture); doughy; elastic
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to freeze (from fear); to be unable to (too frightened to) run
to repeat; to do over again
still; even now; to this day
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
to breathe in; to inhale; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
to blame; to find fault with
being readily aware of rumors and gossip; being quick to learn secrets; having sharp ears; ability to remember everything one hears
every single word and phrase; word by word
everything; anything; nothing
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look