to be bewildered; to be perplexed
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
form; shape; figure; visage
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
slow; sluggish; dull; lax; sloppy; lenient
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
busy; hectic; frantic; restless; hurried; fidgety
single word; a few words; brief comment
tensely; tightly; erectly; intuitively; instinctively; with a burst
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
to step firmly; to harden by treading
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
byway; side street; cross street; wrong way; digression
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
edge of the eaves; house frontage
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)