beginning; outset; first; onset
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
though; notwithstanding; although
difficult problem; challenge
to fight against; to oppose; to face
at that time; in those days
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
twelve; 12; queen (playing card)
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
chestnut-color; chestnut-colour
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
recently; lately; these days; nearest; closest
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
to be piled up; to lie on top of one another; to come one after another; to happen over and over; to overlap (each other); to occur at the same time
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)