to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
highest grade; superlative degree
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to shake one's head (in denial)
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
(walking) stick; cane; wand
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
simply; merely; only; solely
originally; by nature; from the start
(someone else's) child; child; kid
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation