to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
to clash; to collide; to conflict; to meet (by chance); to come across; to run into
pure; innocent; naive; unspoilt; pure-hearted; ingenuous
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
name; given name; first name
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
sweetly smiling; like the smiling of a beauty; gracious
to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride
one must constantly be on one's guard with ...; one cannot be too careful of ...
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
mixture; jumble; cord made by entwining threads of various colours
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
skilfulness; skillfulness; cleverness
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
curse; spell; malediction
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
something wrong; accident; change; abnormality; aberration
custom; practice; said; aforementioned; instance; example
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
worthy of special mention
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
abundant harvest; bumper crop
to have a talk; to tell a story
recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
periodic; regular; routine
to notify; to advise; to inform
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous