with a momentary flash of light
to deceive; to blind the eyes of
dubious; puzzled; suspicious
and then; and so; and; so then
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
still (continuing); as ever; further
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to jump at; to be attracted by
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to pull a wry face; to screw one's face up; to pucker one's face; to scowl; to grimace; to frown
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to smile broadly; to grin widely
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
surely; upon my word; by Jove; (with neg) by no means; never
to be the first to speak; to break the silence; to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal
to shake one's head (in denial)
to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack
resonance; sympathy (with a view, idea, etc.)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
plural; multiple; several
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent