form; shape; figure; visage
not yet known; unknown; strange
to raise one's head (esp. of a snake)
image; figure; figure; form; image
sickle-shaped neck (e.g. snake, praying mantis); crooked neck; gooseneck
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to put on; to wear; to be clad in; to twine around; to twist around; to coil around
back of the head; occiput
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
overflow; abundance; exuberance
presence (impressive quality)
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
to rise (of a building, mountain, etc.); to tower; to soar
being alone; solitude; loneliness; orphan
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
absentmindedness; peace of mind
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
troubled face; worried expression
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind