to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
running as fast as one can
hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak
jacket; book jacket; dust cover; CD jacket; record jacket
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
one sweep (of the eye); sweeping view; unbroken view
cloudless (sky); without a cloud (in the sky)
clear weather; cloudless weather; good weather
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
gem; jewel; precious stone
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
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.)
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
rock; boulder; crag; cliff; anchor
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to sing; to chirp; to twitter
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
street; quarter; district; area
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
before the gate; in front of the gate