root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
cookware; cooking utensil
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to build up; to complete; to construct; to make up; to fabricate; to invent
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
suspension of business; temporary closure (of a store, school, etc.); shutdown; holiday
hospitality industry; service trade (hotel and restaurant); service industry
difference; variation; difference
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
hostility; antagonism; opposition
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
to be frank; to drop all pretense
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
title; subject; problem (on a test); question; counter for questions (on a test)
asking; enquiring; searching; looking for
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)