covered in mud; mud-caked
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
lost child; lost person; stray child; missing child
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
dead tree; withered tree; leafless tree; bare tree
rain and wind; driving rain
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
national character; regional character
fortunate person; lucky fellow; lucky dog
to add (to); to add on; to append
and then; and so; and; so then
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
full dress; formal dress; uniform
only recently; just of late
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling
attendance (on); chaperonage; attendant; escort; entourage
fast-talking; rapid talking
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to give an impression; to make an impression
how; in what way; I wonder
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
to be plump; to be chubby
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
student in a lower grade; underclassman