burr (e.g. chestnut); bur; cupule; case
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes
yours sincerely; respectfully yours
(period of) a year; during an era
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to give up all thoughts of; to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to take a momentous decision
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to have an idea; to have a clue
rare; uncommon; not often seen
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
on bad terms; at loggerheads
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
bad boy; naughty child; brat
popular name; common name; given name
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
-ian (e.g. Italian); -ite (e.g. Tokyoite); -er (e.g. performer, etc.); person working with ...; man; person
to escape death; to be saved from death
how many people; a number of people
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken