in the early period (of something); at the beginning
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
limestone cave; limestone cavern
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
everywhere; all over; throughout
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
silly person; dumb-bunny; dope
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
for the first time in one's life
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over
licking one's lips; licking one's chops
inflammatory; lascivious; sensational
gesture; movement; action; acting; performance
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
reasonableness (esp. of children); obedience
such; like that; that sort of; very
to give a little chuckle; to let out a giggle
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out