to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
to wheeze; to breathe with difficulty; to gasp
about this time; about now
looking at from the corner of one's eye; sidelong glance; disregarding; ignoring; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
late summer heat; lingering summer heat
September; ninth month of the lunar calendar
sunlight; rays of the Sun
to rain incessantly; to downpour
to go upstream; to go up (a river); to go back (to the past or origin); to date back (to); to trace back (to)
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
to be enthusiastic (about); to be eager (to do); to be keen; to be intent (on); to be determined
revenge; having a second go (at something)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
complete victory; total victory
stock; inventory; having in stock; being in stock
to mix; to stir; to blend
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends
negative; passive; half-hearted; unmotivated
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
stature; body height; one's means; one's status; one's ability
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
carrying (someone) on one's back (esp. a child); piggyback ride; relying on (someone); being (financially) dependent on
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
girl; baby girl; schoolgirl; girl pupil
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
(very) familiar; well-acquainted
sole; single; solo; independence; singleness; singularity
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
(a person's) appearance; looks