to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
slope; slanting surface; bevel
peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
behind; in the rear; in back
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull
gushingly; copiously; profusely; in a steady stream
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
to quicken one's pace (steps)
to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
crunchy; gritty (sand, pebbles, etc.)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
stealthily; secretly; in secret
to follow; to shadow; to hanker after; to hover around
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
plentiful; abundant; definitely extant
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
way (of doing); manner; method; means
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
no matter how much time passes
possessed of a strong sense of duty
to look away; to avert one's eyes