much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
forcibly; against one's will
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
joint together; opposite; facing
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
elder brother; one's senior; older man; man older than oneself
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
large-pupilled; dark-eyed; having large irises
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
hot flash; rush of blood to the head
half-hearted reply; vague answer; reluctant answer
sticking out prominently (usu. something long and thin); rising up
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
loungewear; comfortable clothing worn at home
light color; light colour
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
cuff (of pants); hem (of skirt); train (of dress); foot (of mountain)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to ask; to enquire; to query
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK