lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
unconsciously; unwittingly; unawares
emergence (of insects); eclosion; growing wings
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
to crack; to develop a crack
to inform; to notify; to know; to reign
to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
standby; preparation; arrangement
to leave word; to leave a message
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
directly opposite; right in front
long slits (esp. of eyes)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to squeeze (to the utmost); to wring out; to squeeze (money) out of someone; to wring (money) from; to scold; to criticize severely; to train ruthlessly
trembling or quavering voice
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
accomplishment; execution
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
wonder; miracle; amazement; prodigy
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to bring back; to restore
to have sex; to have a physical relationship
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
another kind; distinct species; variety
selling out; being sold out
second edition; additional printing
answer respectively agreement or disagreement