poor work; humble reference to one's own work
anecdote; brief (comic) story
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
bunch of flowers; bouquet
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
to happen to have on hand or in stock
to have a nightmare; to make a noise during a nightmare
all night long; all through the night
land near a castle; castle town
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
to care for someone; to look after someone
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
indescribable; inexpressible
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
to do wholeheartedly; to put one's heart into something
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
to be softened; to calm down
walking; strolling; roaming; wandering; exploring
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
snack (to have with a drink); side dish
counter for wheels and flowers
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget