lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
retention; maintenance; preservation
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
(approximate) age; years; elderly; old; older (than); senior
to mix; to stir; to blend
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
to become red; to redden; to blush
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
innocent; cherubic; childlike
conduct; behavior; behaviour
environment; circumstance
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
custom; convention; tradition; mores; conventional practice
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
strict; severe; stern; rigid; rigorous; tough
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
lying face down; upside down; prone
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
hostility; animosity; enmity
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
picking out; taking out; (surgical) removal; exposure
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
to become used to seeing; to be familiar with
to taste; to taste of; to have a taste