exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
good-quality; superior in quality
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to step firmly; to harden by treading
puffing (e.g. cigarette smoke); bobbing (to the surface); floating lightly
conviction; belief; confidence
to stop walking; to pause
how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
with a friendly grin; smilingly
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
just because; even if; even though
strange; unfamiliar; unknown; unfamiliarity; strangeness; stranger
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
up and down, left and right; top and bottom, left and right
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
though; notwithstanding; although
beyond that point; after that
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)