letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
fluttering; flapping; (arch.) flickering (light, flame, etc.); frill; piece of thin material
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
pink (any flower of genus Dianthus, esp. the fringed pink, Dianthus superbus); (arch.) lovable, caressable girl
to read out; to read aloud; to call out; to finish reading; to read through
to be extremely embarrassed; to burn with shame
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
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)
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
smooth; meticulous; painstaking; detailed
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
loved one; lover; sweetheart
knowing; (an) acquaintance
approximate age; age range
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
to hide; to keep to oneself
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to sweep (with a broom); to clean up
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
instead; but (on the other hand)
all; entire; whole; altogether
wicked heart; evil design
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)