impulsive; unexpected; accidental; casual; inadvertent; on a whim
green crop; green vegetable
to be entrusted with; to be asked to
for tears to gather in one's eyes; for tears to well up in one's eyes
reddish-brown; yellowish-brown
covering used to wrap a baby
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
endurance; forbearance; patience; self-restraint
to have a good eye (from having seen fine art, etc.); to be a connoisseur
to take candy from a baby; to accomplish something with ease; (lit.) to twist a baby's arm
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
lily magnolia (Magnolia quinquepeta, Magnolia liliiflora)
spool (of thread); reel; bobbin; tuning peg
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
texture (e.g. skin, fabric); grain (e.g. wood); detail
(you) couldn't kill (him) if you tried
to be at a loss for words
being already (well) aware
to quit one's job; to resign
to strip; to peel; to tear off
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
infants; babies and very young children
narrow-minded; small-minded; close-minded; intolerant