to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
outside the country; abroad
January; first month of the lunar calendar
first day of the month; (arch.) first ten days of the lunar month
cities, towns and villages; municipalities
at least; at most; (even) just
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
saucer; person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
an issue being settled; a case being closed
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
conviction; belief; confidence
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
tool; implement; means; furniture
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears