to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
a glance; a look; a glimpse
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
as before; as ever; as it was originally
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
corridor; hallway; passageway
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
evening; night; nighttime
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
going to bed; retiring (for the night)
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
to head home; to leave for home
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair); grip (e.g. of death)
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
thought; consideration; thinking
inquisitive (e.g. look); questioning; quizzical; interrogative
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all