sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
chair; stool; post; office; position
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
perfect; complete; flawless
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
at least; at most; (even) just
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
warm and snug; soft and comfortable
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
after school (at the end of the day)
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
dealing with; coping with
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
number one; first; best; most; game; round
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off