swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
to explain away; to talk one's way out of; to excuse oneself; to evade
to lose sight of; to miss
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
to drink up; to drain (cup)
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
floating (e.g. in air, water); floatation; buoyancy; buoying up (e.g. economy)
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to face on; to look out on to
to force one's way; to push through
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
cross-examination; retort; asking in return
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
election; selection; choice
division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category
full moon; 15th day of the lunar month
the scruff or nape of the neck
graceful; ladylike; modest; gentle; polite; quiet
sleepy; drowsy; somnolent
half-sitting posture; half-standing posture; half-rising posture; stooping position
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
comparatively; quite; rather; rate; ratio; percentage
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
cold (attitude); indifferent; unsympathetic; aloof
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; scamp
everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular
to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture