revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
precocious; precocious child
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
human realm; world of humans; terrestrial world
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
no need to guess; certainly
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
thrifty person; frugal person; economizer
wicked tongue; abusive language
no matter how much time passes
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile