to knock at the gate; to request an apprenticeship; to ask to be made a pupil
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
verbal message; word (from someone)
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover
incident; affair; happening; event
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
girl; lass; young thing; chick
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
stupidity; silliness; asininity; imbecility; dim-wittedness
to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
in accordance with; according to
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
job (work) training (for the unskilled)
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
wild; growing wild; living in the wild; (arch.) I
hut (esp. on a mountain); shack; refuge; shanty
living by oneself; living alone
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
drop in the bucket; very small quantity; chicken feed; insignificant amount; (lit.) sparrow tears
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
if one is unlucky; if one is careless