to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
being startled; getting a shock
slap in the face; slap on the cheek
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in
sedative; tranquilizer; tranquiliser
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
reflexively; reflectively; by reflex
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to pick up; to find; to gather
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
great difference; major mistake
stepping back; drawing back
careless person; scatterbrain; birdbrain; hasty person
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
to look around; to survey
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
notice; attention; observation
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to press a question; to cross-examine
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
round and cute (esp. of eyes)
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext