guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
to make sense; to be meaningful
to be hot on a person's heels
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
smooth (i.e. without problems)
not yet known; unknown; strange
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
one's own handwriting; autograph; holograph
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
once again; yet again; (there you go) again
number of times; frequency; count
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
to unravel; to unpick; to unstitch; to explain in detail; to unravel
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to do over; to remake; to resume
final adjustment; final coordination
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
to feel a chill run down one's spine
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to squeeze; to bind; to wring; to screw in (e.g. a bulb)
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
to be granted (e.g. a title); to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be gifted with (a talent); to be taught (e.g. a secret technique); to be instructed; to be initiated
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
gifted education; special education for gifted children
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
one's birth mother; one's biological mother
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
to fall into someone's hands; to pass into another's possession
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
to demand money; to pester; to extort
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
face value (of a security, bond, or currency); literal meaning; word for word (meaning); (at) face value