a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
now; soon; already; yet; further; more
to death (bored, scared, etc.); to distraction; like crazy; like mad; so much; dying (e.g. for a drink)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
to grow up; to become an adult
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
manly; masculine; like a man
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
considerably; fairly; quite
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
feeling; sense; impression
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
these guys; these fellows
sanity; consciousness; soberness
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)