preparations for returning (home)
although I say; although one might say; although called
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
unforgettable; impossible to forget; lucidly remember
to understand; to make out
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice
uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
feeling guilty; having a guilty conscience; having qualms about
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
being startled; getting a shock
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
conversely; on the contrary
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
final scene; the end; finale
friendly; openhearted; sociable; amiable; good-humored; good-humoured
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such)
very popular; highly favoured
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
customer traffic; customers; custom