to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
major war; great war; world war
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
either way; in any case; one way or another
moron; idiot; stupid person
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
that day; the very same day
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
contrary person; sourpuss; dog-in-the-manger
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
careless person; scatterbrain; birdbrain; hasty person
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
last time; last inning; last part; final episode (of a television program)
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
transvestite; drag queen; transwoman; male-to-female transsexual
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
entry to school or university; matriculation; enrolment (in university, etc.) (enrollment)
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
rare (or peculiar) animal