to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
moderate; proper; just right
to come untied; to come apart; to be softened; to be relaxed
pleasant feeling; good vibes
this one; with this; in this way
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
to vanish gradually (e.g. of a voice); to trail off; to die away; to feel one's soul leaving one's body (from embarrassment, grief, etc.); to feel faint; to feel numb
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to soften; to calm down; to be eased; to be mitigated; to subside; to abate
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
chance; opportunity; occasion
to some extent; to a certain extent
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
silence; stillness; quietness
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
kiss; squeak (of a mouse); with a slurp
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
what do I care; oh well; what will be, will be
to become empty; to be emptied
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with