softly; mildly; gently; politely
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
stealthily; secretly; in secret
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
light shimmering on water
one by one; one after another; successively
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
to encamp; to take up positions
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
way to shoot; how to shoot
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
to blossom; to flower; to bloom
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
to examine someone's expression
outer canthus; outer corner of the eye
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
never mind!; don't worry about it
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
anniversary of the establishment (of)
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night
having said that; be that as it may
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
sunlight; sunshine; sunbeams
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs