meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
there being no use in arguing (about it)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
infant; baby; little child
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
tall figure; high stature
lightly; easily; carelessly
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
de- (indicating reversal, removal, etc.); post-
Pacific needlefish (Strongylura anastomella)
rabbit; hare; coney; cony; lagomorph (esp. leporids)
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to disappear; to vanish into thin air
to lose sight of; to miss
getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
back street; back alley; off-street
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
Washington, DC (United States); Washington (US state)