unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
many; numerous; various; large number of
letter; missive; note; mail
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
to be worried; to be troubled
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
while; during (the time when)
follower; attendant; valet; servant
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
to approach; to draw near; to gather (in one place); to come together; to stop by (while on one's way to another place); to drop by; to grow old
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
retreating figure; appearance from behind
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
to ask; to enquire; to query
how; in what way; how about; questionable
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity