moment; brief space of time
hiding; concealing; being hidden; pocket
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
both hands; both arms; ten
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
lightly; easily; carelessly
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to confute; to argue down; to persuade; to convince; to prevail on
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
with a start; with a jump
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
stationing (troops); occupancy
wherein; therein; thereinto
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to say; to be called; to do
great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious
rudeness; impoliteness; discourtesy; insolence