to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
worst; worst-case (scenario)
in the style of (esp. literary, artistic, etc. works); reminiscent of; attached or stretched on
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to step on (a nail); to run (a nail) through one's foot; to put one's foot through (the floor)
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
with bright almond eyes; eyes wide open; nonchalantly
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
warm; mild; considerate; kind; warm (of a colour); mellow
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
therapy; healing; rejuvenating; refreshing; soothing
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
pointing out; identification
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
unique; peculiar; singular
reason; cause; circumstances
being startled; getting a shock
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
to read (somebody's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
to show up; to appear; to turn up
poisonous; toxic; noxious; malicious; spiteful; hurtful
outward appearance; apparent
undesirable lover (boyfriend, girlfriend); passion; temper; irritability
to like; to love; to be fond of
to become verminous; to be infested with insects; to begin to keep bad company; to have an (unfavorable, unfavourable) lover
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
family; members of a family
god of pestilence; god who spreads infectious diseases; jinx; hoodoo; pest