faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to be far apart (from); to be a long way off (from); to be remote; to be very different (from); to be quite unlike; to be far from (e.g. the truth)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to melt together; to blend together
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
long ago; a long time ago; already
to be disgusted with; to run out of patience; to fall out of love
with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
occurrence; happening; incident; event
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
having one's fill (of food or drink); eating (drinking) to one's heart's content; enjoying to the full
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
interruption; suspension; break
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
ruffled (hair, brush bristles, etc.); unkempt; dishevelled; idling away time; dawdling; dilly-dallying
action committee; executive committee
armband; arm band; brassard
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling (to do); to falter; to slacken; to have a frequent urge to defecate but difficulty passing stool; to suffer from tenesmus
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
planning; plan; project; arrangements