to make the sign of the cross; to bless oneself; to cross oneself
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit
vitality; (one's) life force
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
vibration; flickering; jolting; tremor
indescribable; having no way to express
to sob; to be choked with tears
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
only; merely; but; no more than
several times (as large, over)
to warm oneself; to sun oneself; to warm up; to get warm
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to change (e.g. a bill); to transfer (e.g. money); to switch over; to move over
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
home position; origin; usual place (for something)
unwanted child; shunned child
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to play a hand game (e.g. rock, paper, scissors)