dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
long ago; already; a long time ago
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
empirical; from experience
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
without; but if; otherwise; or else
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
study; diligence; discount; reduction
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
feigned innocence or naivete; beguiling innocence; wolf in sheep's clothing
evening meal; dinner; supper
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
cookware; cooking utensil
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
change; alteration; modification
poor; low-grade; load; pack; packhorse
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
to cross the line; to go too far