example; simile; metaphor; allegory
creation; generation; formation; derivation
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
to push aside; to push one's way through
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
revival (of an old system, custom, fashion, etc.); restoration; return; resurrection; rebirth
cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to crawl towards; to creep up to
curiosity; inquisitiveness
eating between meals; snacking
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
whimpering; sniveling; sobbing
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
maudlin drinker; person who is prone to crying when drunk
to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel
to choke; to have trouble breathing
to miss a chance to ask; to miss an opportunity to ask; to forget to ask
to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
disturbance; riot; mayhem
main point; essential point; important thing; necessity; need; requirement
cessation; (coming to an) end