prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
most part; greater part; majority
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
notice; attention; observation
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
pleasant feeling; good vibes
some people; a few people; several people
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
dancing or jumping for joy
meanwhile; in the meantime
noisily (crowd of people talking); clamorously; in a hubbub; jabberingly; chatteringly; buzzingly
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
wherein; therein; thereinto
hibernation; winter sleep; torpor
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
in passing another (esp. colliding with oncoming traffic, bumping into a person); the moment two persons or objects meet
courteous; decorous; polite
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
several times; several degrees
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
thickness; profundity; depth
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
experienced person; person who has had a particular experience
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship