far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
as you can imagine; as imagined
laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light
big and brawny; well built; gigantic
to be conspicuous; to stand out
stout; corpulent; plump; voluptuous
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
(large) gun; cannon; artillery; long-ball hitter; home-run hitter
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
melon (esp. a muskmelon, Cucumis melo)
watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
several years; a few years
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
exaltation; emotional uplift
to choke; to have trouble breathing
charming; fascinating; attractive
ringing; throbbing violently
to shake one's head (in denial)
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to open some distance (e.g. with other people)
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
(sense of) taste; counter for kinds of food, drink or medicine
personal delivery; handing over in person
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze