to wake up; to rouse out of bed; to knock on the door and wake someone
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
even though; despite; when
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to pity; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to tend to (e.g. an injury); to care for; to nurse
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
several years; a few years
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
head; lead; vanguard; first
how many years; how long; what year
blindness; blind person; illiteracy; illiterate person; ignorance; ignoramus
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
from here; from this place
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
to call each other; to call out to one another
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
convenient; handy; useful
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
had better ...; had better not ...
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently
certainly; surely; definitely
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
cased; boxed; precious; cherished; girl who has been sheltered from the world; one's special talent
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to become quiet; to quiet down; to quieten down; to calm down; to die down; to subside
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
someone with a liking or characteristic; a true representative of (place)
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
not caring; not giving a damn
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something