mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements) (e.g. trembling, stepping quickly); gradual; bit by bit
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
how others look at you; what others think about you
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to tighten; to press hard
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
flamberge; sword with undulations in the blade
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
two times; twice; two degrees
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
to see through; to see the true nature of something
to run through; to run past
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to move forward; to move on
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
about; concerning; related to; -ish
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
burst (e.g. dam, embankment, levee); breach; collapse; washout; rupture
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit