pessimism; disappointment
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to push (someone) around; to shove around; to treat roughly; to bully
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
level ground; horizon; field of view
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
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.)
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
-clad; in the midst of; tenths (e.g. wholesale price, as tenths of retail price); times (i.e. multiplied by); able-to-seat (of a chair, etc.)
pushing down (one's opponent) by leaning on (him)
to coil around (of a child or animal); to grab (usu. out of playfulness or affection); to cling
sopping wet; dripping wet; sodden; drenched; soaked
washing; laundry; relaxing; taking a break
wetting; love affair; lover
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together
to be puffed up with pride; to throw out one's chest
whistling sound; wheezing sound; sound of the wind; wuthering; howling; soughing
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
older sister; elder sister
certainly; really; truly; possibly; maybe; perhaps
genealogy; lineage; family tree; pedigree
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to see the light; to be awakened to the truth; to have the scales fall from one's eyes
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
(initial) setup; installation
peripheral; peripheral device; accessory
sales pitch; sales lure; catchphrase
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
senior; elder; person older than oneself
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to do with enthusiasm; to be excited to do; to throw oneself into
snide remark; insinuation; sly dig; disguised reproach; indirect criticism