straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
mucus; mucilage; viscous liquid; phlegm
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
toad (esp. the Japanese toad, Bufo japonicus)
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
bow-wow; woof; wah-wah; bawling; clamouring; clamoring
just above; right overhead
to crouch; to squat; to cower
how can (one) do something
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
hard to understand; Byzantine fashion
rope; cord; policeman's rope
one way or the other; either way
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
your will; your pleasure; your wish; certainly; as you say; you are quite right
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
discipline; training; teaching manners
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
himself; yourself; herself