flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
skinny person; scrawny person; scarecrow; bag of bones
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
distinction; differentiation; classification
echo; reverberation; sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum); noise; quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell); feeling of a sound
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
both hands; both arms; ten
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
regret; repentance; remorse
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
negotiations; discussions; connection
while; during (the time when)
to choose (a thing) at one's own discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness