spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
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
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
to half-rise to one's feet
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
vocal sound; tone of voice
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
the crucial moment; the moment of truth; do-or-die situation; crucial juncture; crucial stage
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to change one's place of residence; to migrate; to move
very young; little; childish; immature
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
sea of trees; broad expanse of dense woodland; abundant leafage
interior; backwoods; hinterland; back regions
environment; circumstance
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
hunting; harvesting (e.g. berries, fruit); picking; gathering
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program