to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
(my) wife; inside the home; one's family
cutout; cutout picture; papercut art
to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
to hang (something) on the wall
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
possible; likely; probable
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
particularly; only; in the case of
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
to be exhausted; to be tired out
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
in one's own way or style
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
while running; while moving; in motion
to get late; to advance; to wear on
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to ascertain; to confirm; to verify; to make sure of
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location
dullard; indecisive person
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
background (of a case, incident, etc.)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers