never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
flight; desertion; escape
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to accept; to receive; to agree
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
silence (not speaking); muteness
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
interlude; intermission; insert chapter; special chapter
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
resolution; decision; vote
our country; our land; one's own country
aggression; invasion; raid
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
declaration; proclamation; announcement
first generation; founder
sovereign; ruler; head of state
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
congress; parliament; diet; legislative assembly
room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
leader; guide; mentor; coach
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
ingratiation; pandering; catering (to); going along with (someone or something); accommodating oneself (e.g. to public opinion)