to be born; to come into the world
perfunctory; cursory; passing; chance (e.g. customer); transient; stray
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
to be mixed up with; to have a connection with (a troublesome matter); to be a stickler about; to be finicky about (some triviality); to take part (in some work); to hang about
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
woman writer; lady writer; authoress
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
making (book, etc.) into film; making a screen version; adapting for the screen
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
deserted village; poor village
to follow someone's last wishes; to fulfil a dying wish
modest; reserved; quiet; humble
old age; age; old people; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) my humble self
to live under another's roof; to become a dependent on; to flatten oneself (against); to lean in close to
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
complete change; about-face
whole year; entire year; n-th year anniversary
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
genius; prodigy; natural gift