in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
bottomless; endlessly deep; infinite
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
very likely; very probable
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
tattling; telling on (someone)
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
innocent; cherubic; childlike
pricking; stinging; tingling
to experience chest pain; to have a pain in one's chest; to feel sick at heart; to have one's heart ache; to be anguished
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
being afraid of; being fearful; being timid; trembling; shivering
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
somehow; somewhat; seemingly
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
(brute) force; using all one's might
breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
use; utilization; utilisation; application
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust