to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
light blue; pale blue; aqua
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
soaking (wet); wringing; dripping; drenched
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
(dead) body; corpse; carcass; remains
to carry; to bring (to a place)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
choices; alternatives; options
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
speech and conduct; words and deeds
authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
guidance; leadership; leading the way
to be extremely cautious; to be as sure as sure can be; to make assurance doubly sure
limestone cave; limestone cavern
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
fireball; bolide; fireball
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
killing two birds with one stone
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to pop off; to pop out; to fly off; to shoot off; to burst open
rocky area; rocky tract; rocky stretch (of a climb); wall (of rock)
to be smeared; to be covered
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out