to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
to order; to command; to appoint
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to be needed; to be wanted
suddenly; abruptly; quickly
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
Sirius (star in the constellation Canis Major); Alpha Canis Majoris; the Dog Star
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
considerably; greatly; a lot
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with
something unrelated (to what has been discussed thus far)
from the beginning; from the first; all along; of course
delicate health; fragile health
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
a step; short distance; short time
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to go to bed; to go to sleep; to fall asleep; to be laid up (with a cold); to be ill in bed
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
execution; punishment; spanking
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to get along; to add (one's own concordant voice, etc.)
some people; a few people; several people
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
kindness; favour; favor; hospitality
awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect
several people; a few people