to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
with a start; with a jump
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
flat out (of); completely empty; out of money; penniless; broke
individual; private person; personal; private
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
moment; brief space of time
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
of tender years; very young
to be conspicuous; to stand out
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
suspicious character (person, figure)
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; (lit.) to grab by the tail
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)
though; even if; whether ... or ...