what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
cave-in; collapse; sinking; depression (e.g. of the skull); subsidence
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
from the viewpoint of; according to
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
to leave (something) undone; to neglect (a duty, task, etc.); to break (a promise, appointment, etc.); to stand (someone) up
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
vise; vice; capstan; windlass; cargo net
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
cheekbone; zygomatic bone; malar bone
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to grab (someone) by the collar; to seize (someone) by the lapels
reason; significance; cause; piece of information that one has heard; I hear that ...; it is said that ...
mockery; derision; ridicule
to pull over one's eyes (e.g. hat); to wear pulled down over one's eyes
correction; rectification; mending; repair
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
to lift (with a crane, ropes, etc.); to raise; to hoist; to manipulate (a price) upward; to (artificially) raise; to push up
one's natural voice; one's normal speaking voice; chest voice; modal voice
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
right under; directly below; right beneath
short and stout; small but wide around
here and there; in places
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply