suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
awkward; clumsy; stiff; crude; unrefined; constrained
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
partly puffed up; bubblingly
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
at someone's (something's) mercy
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
to be kind to; to treat kindly
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
to constrict one's chest; to wring one's heart; to wrench one's heart
just one person; only one
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
trauma (usu. psychological)