enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
palpitation (of the heart); pounding; throbbing; thumping
to see through; to see the true nature of something
popular name; common name; given name
cake or snack served with tea
to rub out; to clean off; to clear away; to efface; to erase
green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure
charm; attractiveness; courtesy; ingratiating behaviour; entertainment; amusement
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake
to smooth; to harmonize; to facilitate; to streamline
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
row of houses; every house; each house; all; totally
poor crop; bad harvest; crop failure; low quality (e.g. of literary works)
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
herbal tea; herb tea; tisane
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
prejudice; bias; distorted view
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
main cause; primary factor
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual