focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
along the road; along the way
presumably; conceivably; in my opinion; in my view; I think (that); upon thought
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
jungle gym; monkey bars; climbing frame
(playground) slide; (ship) launching platform; sliding bed
withdrawal; revocation; repeal; demolition; removal
play equipment; playground equipment
the way it was; the way it used be; as of old; in former times
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
counter for choices, options, etc.
this and that; one thing or another
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
black kite (Milvus migrans); construction worker; scaffold erector; fire hook; reddish brown; Inverness cape; filcher
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
biting louse (any louse of order Mallophaga); small winged insect (esp. a flying ant or termite)
swaying (with large slow movements); shaking
fleeting life; this transient world; sad world; world of grief and worry; the world of the living; this life
granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman
sunlight filtering through trees
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
young and sweet; adorable; cute; pitiful; touching; pathetic
older sister; lass; young lady