sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
breast fucking; titty fuck
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
sound of wind rustling through a crack; wheezing
syringe (usu. a bulb syringe); dropper; fountain pen filler
of inquiring mind; eager to study; enthusiastic in studying
having vague fears; feeling alarmed; feeling gloomy (about the future); feeling apprehension
white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
stepping back; drawing back
good-for-nothing; worthless
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
established fact; fait accompli
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
last night; yesterday evening
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
way out; means to escape; escape route
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
wheedling child; spoiled child (spoilt); pampered child; child who always demands attention
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind