readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
decision; determination; resolution
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
release (e.g. information); disclosure (legal); show; indication; display
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
unfairness; injustice; partiality
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
proposal; proposition; suggestion
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
innocent; naive; unsophisticated; birth-
exposing fully; uncovering completely; being in full view; putting on display; not disguising
speech and conduct; words and deeds
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to raise one's head (esp. of a snake)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
don't you think?; indicates question
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
about to start out; just about to leave or go out; outing; trip
(not so) much; (not) very
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
simply; merely; only; solely
female friend; woman friend