to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
close adhesion; sticking firmly to; relating closely to; having relevance to; contact printing
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
comfort; consolation; diversion
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
passing through without stopping; passing by
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
any and every thing; altogether; lock, stock, and barrel; the whole shooting match; the whole kit and caboodle; without reserve
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
thank you very much; I'm sorry; excuse me
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to be discouraged; to shrink from
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
agreement; coincidence; correspondence; conformity
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth
personality; character; personal appearance; gentility
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to say no more; to sink into silence