the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on
on good terms with; on cordial terms with; getting along well with; to make friends with; to be good friends with; to get along with
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment
assistance; backing; reinforcements
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hot noodles in broth; proportion (of wholesale price, as tenths of list price); in the midst of; rest
minimum; at the very least
daffodil (esp. Narcissus tazetta var. chinensis); narcissus
rudely (barging in); straight; directly; without hesitation; without permission
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
dull sound; muffled sound
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
force (bulldoze) one's way through
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
great hurry; great haste; rush
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
fire fighting; extinguishing a fire
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to push (something) against
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
thumping (heart); banging; pounding; racing
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
congestion; crush; crowding; confusion; disorder
dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
big man; large man; tall man; giant