to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
to apply (of a rule); to be applicable (of standards, lessons, ideas, etc.); to hold true (e.g. of a description); to fit; to be suitable (e.g. of a word); to meet (requirements)
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
face; looks; countenance; vestige; trace; reminder
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
with these words; while saying
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
but; however; although; though
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
wooden spoon; ladle; rice scoop
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
sound; sure; safe; steady; firm
family-oriented; familial
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life