to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to paint; to plaster; to lacquer; to varnish; to spread; to smear
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
silence (not speaking); muteness
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
too much; excessively; too
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
(poor) treatment; (bad) behavior; behaviour; action; act
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
such ... as; or some such
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
beginning; outset; first; onset
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
hiding one's embarrassment
tone (of voice); manner of talking
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to apologize; to apologise
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
how; in what way; how about
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to come to one's senses; to calm down