skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
family; members of a family
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to thrust before; to thrust at
to be at a loss for words
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
both; both sides; both parties
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around
to accept; to receive; to agree
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
ripple (on water); wavelets; ripple (e.g. of uneasiness); unrest; disturbance
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
tool; implement; means; furniture
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)