to put one's hand on; to touch
nape (of the neck); nucha
conduct; behavior; behaviour
to be turned up; to be lifted up (e.g. by the wind)
brand-new article; new item
although; though; despite the fact that ...
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
thicket; bush; coppice; brushwood
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
with a start; with a jump
to frolic about; to mess around
to tear off; to strip off; to rip off; to rob (someone) of (clothes); to divest (someone) of (powers, rank, etc.)
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to scrape out; to rake out (e.g. ashes); to bail out (e.g. water)
to cover (with); to smear; to sprinkle
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
link; linking; link; hyperlink; linking (of object files); linkage
how many nights; some nights; several nights; a number of nights
to shove in; to push in; to force in
to be choked up; to be crushed (emotionally); to be overcome (with emotion); to be shocked; to be horrified
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
perfect; complete; flawless
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to quicken; to speed up; to gather speed
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
using one's arms as a pillow
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
though one didn't intend (expect) to
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
brake; drag; skid; brake (on inflation, spending, etc.); check; restraint
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
towel blanket; terry-cloth blanket
to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)
instruction; teaching; guidance; informing
along the road; along the way
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated; to be excited; to stand out; to contrast
story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend