to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
how; in what way; by what means
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to die; to lay down life's burden
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
very hungry; starving; ravenous
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
explanation; interpretation
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
on the occasion of; at the time of
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
and yet; though; when; in spite of
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
unfeeling; heartless; cold-hearted; cruel
companion; partner; spouse
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
unfavourably; unfavorably; disparagingly; insultingly; ill
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
continuation; succession; series
to become like a different person; to have a change in personality
to dart one's eyes about; to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful