grassy field; grassland; meadow; grass-covered plain; savannah; prairie
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
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)
expression; look; countenance; face
coachman; driver; cabman; postilion
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
to wrinkle up (one's eyebrows, one's nose); to furrow; to crimple
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
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 get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly