(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to wear away; to rub down; to abrade
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to keep a watchful eye on
to make an appearance; to show up
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
confusion; distraction; derangement
twice; again; second time
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
mimesis; mimicry; camouflage
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
correction; revision; amendment
to differ; to vary; to disagree
to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.)
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
stature; height; size; physique
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
charmless; lacking charm; not adorable; unendearing; not very nice at all