to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
at first; in the beginning; originally
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
matter causing distress; something causing worry
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
my sympathies; that's too bad; my condolences
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in
to turn on one's heel; to turn back; to return
to breathe while sleeping
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
all you want; as much as one wants
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
payback; tit for tat; retaliation; doing over again; redoing
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
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)
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
premarital sexual relations (intercourse)
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
surely; certainly; without doubt
recommendation; endorsement
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to