(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
to twist; to screw; to wrench; to sprain
unexpected meeting; coincidence
hunting ground; hunting preserve
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to open up (to someone); to become unreserved; to lower one's guard; to become friendly (with); to feel at ease; to take a relaxed attitude (to)
start of a romance; beginning of love
special; particular; peculiar; unique
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
gem; jewel; precious stone
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
panic; scare; alarm; panic; financial panic
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
joint; link; knot; tie-together point
indirection; indirectness
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
to wind (of a road, river, etc.); to meander; to twist; to undulate; to surge; to swell
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
acting ability; talent as a performer
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
fully prepared; all ready