upper half of the body; upper body
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
very popular; highly favoured
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
alone; by oneself; on one's own
theatre; theater; playhouse
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
in deep black; in jet black
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
how; in what way; by what means
My goodness!; Good lord!; Holy cow!
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
one by one; one each; one at a time
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
here and there; in places
to be transparent; to show through
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!