sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
person standing watch; guard duty
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
long bath; staying in the bath for a long time
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
the last moment; the very end
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
witnessing; observing; sighting
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
aviation; flight; flying; to fly; to take a flight
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
all manner of (verbal) abuse; all kinds of names; abusive language; torrent of abuse; stream of insults
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
sea level; (surface of) sea
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to fall off; to tumble down