to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
lifesaver; person who saved one's life
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
indicate reason; infers some protest
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
right beside; close to; nearby
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
very; much; greatly; a lot of
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to drag; to pull
stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
fault; error; going poorly; being disadvantageous; un-; non-
to lose composure; to be upset; to be flurried; to lose one's head (through shock)
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
wintertime; winter season
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to lose one's footing; to slip
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort