to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
revival (e.g. musical); come-back; restoration; rebirth; resurrection
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
environment; circumstance
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
(some) more; even more; longer; further
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
lack of self-reliance; depending on others
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
being at sea; losing one's bearings; (arch.) disorientation upon waking at night; (arch.) forgetting which house or room to enter
cares; ill feeling; reserve
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
cannot be compared with; no match for
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to be lifted up; to be hung up; to twitch upwards; to turn upward; to slant upward
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
to chase; to run after; to pursue
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)