to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
gender; distinction of sex; sex
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
nothing but; none other than
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
attending someone through the night (guard, nurse); act of a woman sleeping with a man (at his bidding); keeping overnight vigil over body before burial
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
dominion; territory; possession
different race; different ethnic group; different peoples
to attack; to assault; to assail
to instigate; to incite; to spur on; to set (e.g. a dog after someone)
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
mixed race; mixed parentage
beautiful man and woman; handsome couple
muddy; covered with mud; mud-caked
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
stage favorite; stage favourite; star
quotient; dealing; dealer; second degree (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); Shang dynasty (China, approx. 1600-1046 BCE); Yin dynasty
how; in what way; by what means
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
hallucinogen; psychedelic
to mix; to stir; to blend
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless