to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
some people; a few people; several people
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
neighbors; neighbours; neighborhood; neighbourhood
panting; gasping; heavy breathing
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
strength; power; proficiency; ability
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
control tower; conning tower; leader; commander; playmaker; game maker
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
place; situation; position; location
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
manly; masculine; like a man
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
border (pattern); stripes; border; boundary; border; edge