To draw back suddenly, as though in pain or fear

The act of drawing back in this way

To puzzle completely, confuse.

Disobedient, willful; unpredictable, capricious.

Not producing the desired results, unsuccessful

Soaked with liquid or moisture; expressionless, dull; spiritless, listless

Easily set on fire; easily angered or aroused

To run quickly, scamper, hurry

To hurt someone's feelings deeply; to cause embarrassment or humiliation, to subdue or discipline by self-denial or suffering

In agreement with established or generally accepted beliefs or ways of doing things