to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
stealthy steps; soft steps
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
stealthy footsteps; walking on tiptoe
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
to go (come) inside; to step into; to enter
door; gate; opening; title page
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
stick; piece of wood; billet; piece of a broken pole
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to stick into and move around; to dig around in; to pick (i.e. one's teeth)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
along; parallel to; in accordance with
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
observation; survey; watching
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
a wise man keeps away from danger
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to cut down; to chop down; to fell
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
classification; categorization; sorting
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)