very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
sluggishly; slowly; ploddingly; stolidly (standing); impassively
unexpected (but welcome) visitor; rare guest
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
blunder; bungle; clumsiness
spiderweb; spider web; spider's web; cobweb
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
is something that; is that which
maliciousness; ill will; noxious gas; (arch.) (vengeful) ghost; (arch.) specter
appreciation (of art, music, poetry, etc.)
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
impossible; unlikely; improbable
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
cutting in round slices; round slice; dividing into groups (e.g. by ability)
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to fall on one's backside
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion