neophilia; love of new or novel things; one who loves new or novel things
extremely troubled; very puzzled
to blow along (in the wind); to set adrift
will; testament; last request
to parch; to roast; to broil; to scorch
growth period; period of rapid growth
cabbageworm (caterpillar of the cabbage white butterfly)
to scatter; to blow about; (arch.) to spread a rumor; (arch.) to talk around
rolling (something) up by spinning it around; coiling
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
beauty salon; hair dresser
fishing; collecting shells; fisherman
to lose hope; to be plunged into darkness
to get late; to advance; to wear on
to blow violently; to sweep over; to devastate
to bud; to sprout; to germinate; to have luck on one's side; to get lucky
great enthusiasm; high excitement
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
It's a piece of cake; It's a simple task; It's a cinch
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
imbalance; disproportion; disparity; mismatch; asymmetry
to be enigmatic; to be puzzling; to be wrapped in mystery
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to force open; to push open
toddler clothes (by children after age 3, before age 5); baby clothes
frame for drying clothes; clotheshorse
jumping sideways; flying sideways; running hurriedly (with one's body bent forward)
to relapse; to reassert; to review
lucky; fortunate; timely; convenient
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
entry (esp. to vehicles); entrance; (arch.) equipage for restraining and mounting horses
small piece (e.g. of cloth)