to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to be shy; to be bashful; to look shy
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
the West; the Occident; Western countries
candy fashioned in human and animal forms
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to crack; to develop a crack
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
retribution; retributive justice; karma; just deserts; poetic justice; reward and punishment for one's past behavior
revisiting; visiting again
softly; mildly; gently; politely
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
last resort; desperate measure taken under pressure of necessity
stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
have a good day; take care; see you
interference; intervention; meddling
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)
something; nothing (with neg. verb)