long ago; a long time ago; already
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
even though; despite; when
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
(hard) candy; toffee; rice-sugar; sugar made from the starch of rice, potatoes, etc.; amber; yellowish-brown
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
continuation; succession; series; continuous
older sister; elder sister
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
looking away; looking aside; outsider's perspective; observer's view
school building; schoolhouse
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
single flower; one wheel; full moon
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
in (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); inside the line; in; inside; enter here; enter; back nine
measure; measuring tape; measuring
the place for; the time for; the level of
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
ha-ha; with a hearty laugh; panting; with heavy, rapid breathing (from exertion, fear, etc.)
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare