dead of night; shades of night; black of night
one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth
attendance; presence; appearance
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
slim; slender; slight; delicate
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
to appear ...; to look like ...; to seem ...; to have a trace of; to be tinged with
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
something; some kind of; for some reason
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
siren (in Greek mythology)
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
ascension (into heaven); the Ascension; death
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
comfort; consolation; diversion
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
to aggravate; to make serious
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
intention; idea; inclination; wish
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
one chance; only opportunity; maybe; perhaps; one-night stand
strong person; the strong; the powerful
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
threat; intimidation; menace