component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
to stiffen; to become stiff
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
number of times; frequency; count
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
please; somehow or other; one way or another
stray sheep; lost lamb; (fig.) person at a loss for what to do
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
deep affection; dear; beloved
brothers and sisters; siblings
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
heaven helps those who help themselves
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
honor student; honours student; model student; prize pupil
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
homework; assignment; pending issue; unresolved problem; open question
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
opposite side; opposition
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.)
platform; home; home base; home plate
please be careful; please take care
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with