loose; slack; gentle (slope, curve); slow (speed); lenient; liberal
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
to bloom; to blossom; to become lively (esp. of conversation); to become animated; to experience a golden age
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to haul in (hand over hand); to pull in; to draw in; to trace (history, threads of a story, etc.); to retrace (e.g. memories); to go over
dressing up; wearing fancy clothes
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
custom; general rule; convention; usually; generally; as a rule
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to develop a relationship; to build intimacy; to deepen a friendship; to get acquainted
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
one too shy to actively join in the party; wallflower
main purpose; primary objective
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
whispering into a person's ear
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
pity; sympathy; compassion; affection; love
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
social dance; ballroom dancing
inside; interior; inner part
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
alternately; by turns; one after the other
lead; leading; lead (of a newspaper, etc.); lede; lead (wire); lead (e.g. dog); leash
at first; in the beginning; originally
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to do physical exercise; to be physically active; (lit.) to move one's body
to stop walking; to pause
advance; moving forward; progress
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten