to grow taller (of people)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
to knock (someone) off their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
gradually; slowly but steadily
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to invite in; to show someone in
naturally; of course; understandably
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
in turns; in series; in order; by rotation
clear; precise; definite; distinct
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
confections; sweets; candy; cake
to come to meet (someone); to come to pick up
with a click; with a snap
preparing for action or battle