retreating figure; appearance from behind
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
three; three years of age
nod deeply; glugging; drinking deeply
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
fault; error; indiscretion; faux pas
testimony; (verbal) evidence
done; just done; just finished
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
stairs; stairway; staircase
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
several people; a few people
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to go past; to pass; to pass by
control; check; restraint; inhibition
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
offensive (movement); aggression
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
thorny shrub; wild rose; briar; thorn; cusp
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous