adult; grown-up; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
such ... as; or some such
amount of experience; experience level; experience point; exp; XP
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
countermeasure; counter-measure
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
difference; variation; difference
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
hard worker; hardworking person
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
(some) more; even more; longer; further
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
war; battle; match; game; competition
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
egg cowrie (Ovula ovum); shuttle shell
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
possession; retention; maintenance; holding; keeping
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)