abdominal muscles; abs; sit-up (exercise)
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 (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.); to top
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 adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
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 spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
highest grade; finest quality; top class; 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; no doubt; reliable; dependable
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; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
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.)
(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; free; unaffected; as is
simply; merely; only; solely
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
(another's) child; child; kid
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble