to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
sharp parting remark; parting threat
spite; frustration; vexation
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
door; gate; opening; title page
retainer; attendant; escort
departure (from a base); takeoff; launch; starting (to move; of a car); start; moving off
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); suddenly (appearing, coming out, etc.); distractedly; absentmindedly
to run down (stairs, etc.)
to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument)
to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag
lighting up; illumination; floodlighting
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
dozens; scores of; decades
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
someone; a certain person
advancing to the next stage of education; going on to (high school, college, etc.)
puncture; flat tyre (tire); blowout; bursting; overflowing; being jammed (e.g. phone lines)
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
to strum (an instrument); to thrum; to pluck
fierce; intense; severe; very; extremely; terribly