of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
in the meantime; meanwhile
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
in one's own way or style
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to stiffen; to become stiff
all night long; all through the night
rumination; regurgitation; chewing the cud; turning over in one's mind; thinking over something; pondering
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to indicate; to show; to point to
to look around; to survey
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
leader of the pack (of a group of kids); neighborhood bully (neighbourhood)
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
order (for an item); request; demand; condition
visiting ill or distressed people; writing get-well letters; get-well gifts; get-well letters; expression of sympathy; expression of concern
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter