after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
to sprawl; to lie sprawled; to stretch oneself out; to lie relaxed on one's side
to chase; to run after; to pursue
buzzer; personal alarm (loud buzzer to attract attention in case of attack)
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
light; lamp; counter for electric lights
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
first and last (time, chance, etc.); (the) only
in search of; in order to look for
public matter; governmental matter; prince; duke; lord; sir
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
earnest desire; eager hope; longing; yearning; hankering
homecoming; return to one's home
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
imagination; supposition; guess
red light (esp. on emergency vehicles)
civilian clothes; plain clothes; mufti; plainclothes police officer