being startled; getting a shock
link; directory entry; rink
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to walk; to move forward; to make progress
family; members of a family
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven
to watch over; to watch attentively
sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling
what with this and that; for a number of reasons
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
very young; little; childish; immature
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
day by day; by the day; (arch.) daily; (arch.) every day
(suffer) deterioration; growing worse; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
coat; tunic; jacket; outer garment