timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to chase; to run after; to pursue
silence (not speaking); muteness
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to break the silence; to break one's silence
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
handsome man; actor in a love scene
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
odds and ends; all; every
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth