to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
lapse of memory; (something) slipping one's mind; forgetting for a moment something one knows well
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
to look down on; to make light of
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to look around; to look towards (us)
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
identifiable; personalized
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
a few years ago; some years back
society; public; community; social studies
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
encroachment; making inroads (into); (slow but steady) invasion
development; exploitation
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
excavation; cutting; digging
splendid work; masterpiece
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
alone; by oneself; on one's own
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes