to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
to be superstitious; to believe in omens
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
killing two birds with one stone
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to put up (with something); (lit.) to clench one's teeth
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
with a start; with a jump
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to one's heart's content; as much as one likes; without reserve; freely; to the full
manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making
clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
to covet; to crave; to indulge in; to do ceaselessly; to eat greedily; to devour
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
how long; how far; how much
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
intoxication; being fascinated (by); being carried away (by); being enraptured (by)
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
inexperienced (in life experience); unsophisticated; green; inexperienced (in love); innocent; naive
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
half asleep and half awake; trance; dream and reality
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
loud shout; excited cheering
ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
voltage; excitement; enthusiasm
climax; peak; zenith; apex
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble