to go on the defensive; to play it safe
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
railway enthusiast who enjoys taking pictures of trains
how long; how far; how much
how many people; a number of people
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
relatively quickly (esp. actions); quite suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
landing on water; hitting the water; splashdown
grasp; catch; understanding
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
cooperation; collaboration
propriety; right and wrong; advisability; pro and con; ayes and noes
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
photography; taking photographs
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
division of labour; division of labor; splitting into groups (e.g. to search)
great many; ever so many; any number; as few or as many (as you like); whether large or small
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
perfectly round; perfectly circular
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
each time it happens; at all such times
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
since when; from when; how long
to shake; to waver; to tremble