it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
froufrou; frou frou; frilly decoration; Furfur; Furtur; mythical great Earl of Hell
instant; moment; for an instant
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
to ask a question; to ask questions
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to win and advance to the next round
to be opposite; to face each other
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to watch over; to watch attentively
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
nothing but; none other than
to cut corners; to be shoddy
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
details (of an incident, event, etc.); whole story; course of events; facts; circumstances; particulars
interview; oral examination