strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
to put one's hand on; to touch
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
to find out; to discover; to locate
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
to succeed in doing; to manage to do; to finish doing
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
shy; diffident; retiring; reserved
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
edge; brink; verge; time; moment of
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
science and technology; scientific technique
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to attempt; to test; to try out
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to join forces; to cooperate
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
cooperation; collaboration
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to appease; to suppress; to calm
to fight against; to oppose; to face
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
Pau (France); Poe; Po (river in Italy)
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process