big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
to repeat; to do over again
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
button (clothing); push-button; button
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
there is nothing; having nothing
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
threatening letter; intimidating letter
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
instant; moment; for an instant
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
nonchalantly; without a care
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to show up; to appear; to turn up
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
council (consultatory, advisory); board of trustees
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; 's; of
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
I; me; you; (arch.) manservant
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
both hands; both arms; ten
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
to throw; to toss; to fling; to abandon (one's work); to give up; to lay aside
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
to run up to; to rush over
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
trembling from fear; trembling all over