to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
saving a seat (e.g. by leaving something on it); holding a seat (for a friend, etc.); reserving a place
communications within a small range
to seize; to grab; to collar
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
protegee; someone who one considers as a younger sister
worry; mental agony; heartache
locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
reaching a decision by using a circular letter; reaching a decision via a document circulated to all employees
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
poor at preventing one's opponent from getting an underarm grip; having weak defenses; off one's guard; vulnerable (to attack)
to let down one's hair; to undo hair
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
very low frequency sound; heavy bass sound; low-register sound
boisterous dance; dancing wildly
overnight stay; stopover; inn; hotel; anchorage; night duty
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)