occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
flight; desertion; escape
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish
one's family (home) background (environment)
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to pass (of time); to elapse
now; the present time; just now; another; more
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
wholehearted; earnest; determined; intent; single-minded; straightforward
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
every single word and phrase; each and every word
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
soldier; combatant; warrior
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
young girl; lass; adolescent female
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry