to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind
infant; baby; little child
to roll up or pull up (sleeves, skirt, etc.)
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
to be in focus; to come into focus
presumptuous; impertinent; impudent; ridiculous; laughable; absurd
to fall off; to tumble down
to tumble down; to roll down
unprecedented; never seen before
to crawl out of; to creep out of
to become dim; to become blurred
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
anxiety (about the future)
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to transcribe; to duplicate; to describe; to film; to picture
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to call again; to call someone back
unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
take it from me; trust me, I'm talking from experience; word to the wise
family a woman has married into
superior; superiors; senior
life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood
fragment; one of the group or party
to train; to discipline; to teach manners
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
ship's captain; skipper; length of a ship; boatman
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)