retreating figure; appearance from behind
to step firmly; to harden by treading
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
accomplishment; execution
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
to be transparent; to show through
heavy heartbeat; thumping; pounding
to burst open; to pop; to split
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to bring back; to restore
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
another kind; distinct species; variety
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
selling out; being sold out
second edition; additional printing
answer respectively agreement or disagreement
pouring out in large amounts; flowing out gushingly
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in