to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
being startled; getting a shock
stealthily; secretly; in secret
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
single word; a few words; brief comment
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
drop (e.g. of water); drip
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to be softened; to calm down
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
French bread (esp. baguette); breadstick
just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)
golden; gold-colored; gold-coloured; honey-colour
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
to badger; to pester; to beg
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture