to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
to enter; to trespass; to interfere; to meddle; to pry into
verbal message; word (from someone)
to pack; to box; to package
one eye; one of one's eyes
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
escape; break-out; prolapse; proptosis
paint; coloring materials; colors; colours
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
to lean against; to set against
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
smallish; on the small side
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
and then; and so; and; so then