crunching; chewing or crushing something hard; hard and crunchy; very skinny; emaciated
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
index finger; forefinger; first (occ. second) finger; second toe
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to stop (someone) by throwing one's arms around them; to catch (someone) in one's arms; to hold (someone) back
hey!; say!; I say!; I; me
really; truly; indeed; very; extremely; terribly
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
dream; dream; hope; unrealistic aspiration; daydream; delusion
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
lip-syncing; lip-synching
commitment; pledge; promise
(made of) stone; stone-built
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
dead end; blind alley; no through road (i.e. on signage); end; end of the road; end point
treasure chest; strongbox
figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition
(carved) statue; sculpture
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
breath; sign (of something new and fresh); breath (of spring, fresh air, etc.); vitality