green tract of land; green space
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
avenue; boulevard; tree-lined street
person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser
girl; lass; young thing; chick
to look old; to become musty; to wear out
end; close; finish; end of play (in go)
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank
to touch (a person's) heart; to impress (a person)
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
to bud; to sprout; to germinate; to have luck on one's side; to get lucky
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
alert status; emergency alert
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
defense; defence; defensive preparations
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
seeing one off; farewell; escort
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
to cause trouble (for); to have a bad effect (on)
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan