to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
state of mind; mentality; psychology
progress; advance; improvement; development
music theory; musical theory
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
nothing but; none other than
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
example; illustration; precedent
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
very young; little; childish; immature
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
to be too late (to be of use)
my condolences; my deepest sympathy
trouble; bother; annoyance
percussion; tapping; examining by percussion; sounding out (someone's intentions); making an approach (about)
paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement
established fact; fait accompli
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to be jealous; to be envious
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
hesitation; hindrance; washroom
to become clear; to be made public
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
to lose (through death) (e.g. wife, child)
personal attendant; valet; maid
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
accession to the throne; enthronement
on the occasion of; at the time of
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase